valentine

noun

val·​en·​tine ˈva-lən-ˌtīn 

1

: a sweetheart chosen or complimented on Valentine's Day

2

a

: a gift or greeting sent or given especially to a sweetheart on Valentine's Day

especially : a greeting card sent on this day

b

: something (such as a movie or piece of writing) expressing uncritical praise or affection : tribute

Examples of valentine in a Sentence

Won't you be my valentine?

Recent Examples on the Web

If your valentine has trouble falling asleep, a weighted blanket is an especially thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025

At the intersection of fresh and light, strong and sensual, and contemporary and traditional, Italian mandarin, cedarwood, and amber notes create a go-to scent for your valentine. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025

Containing 20 assorted pyramid tea bags, your valentine can choose from varieties such as apricot amaretto and cherry cosmo for her daily tea break. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025

Pair with a clasped clutch or top-handle bag and a pair of sparkly earrings for a Galentine’s dinner out with your besties or special evening with your valentine. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English valentyn, after Seint Valentynes day

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for valentine

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

Kids Definition

valentine

noun

val·​en·​tine ˈval-ən-ˌtīn 

1

: a sweetheart given something as a sign of affection on Valentine's Day

2

: a gift or greeting sent or given on Valentine's Day