Valentine (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; "will you be my valentine?".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A card sent or given (as to a sweetheart) on Saint Valentine's Day.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She received a beautiful handmade valentine from her boyfriend on Valentine's Day.
- The child made a special valentine for her mom, complete with glitter and stickers.
- The couple exchanged sweet valentines, each one expressing their love and appreciation for the other.
- In the 19th century, valentines were often intricately decorated with lace and ribbons.
- He nervously handed his crush a valentine, hoping to get a positive response.