valentine — a card or gift given to someone you love on Valentine's Day (February 14th)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a card or gift given to someone you love on Valentine's Day (February 14th)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæləntaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat brought me a dead mouse as a valentine gift - how romantic!
- He spent three hours making a handmade valentine card for his crush.
- She received 50 valentines but none from the person she actually liked.
valentine
NOUN[/ˈvæləntaɪn/]
a card or gift given to someone you love on Valentine's Day (February 14th)
Valentine's Day gift giving
My valentine with wine - please be mine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Saint Valentinus, a Christian martyr of 3rd-century Rome. According to tradition, he was martyred for secretly performing Christian wedding ceremonies that the Roman emperor had forbidden, and his name became associated with love and romantic devotion.
Breakdown
Valentinus (Latin personal name, from valens meaning 'strong' or 'worthy') → Valentine (English adaptation of the Latin saint's name).
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📝Examples
“My cat brought me a dead mouse as a valentine gift - how romantic!”
“He spent three hours making a handmade valentine card for his crush.”
“She received 50 valentines but none from the person she actually liked.”
“The store was full of red and pink valentines before February 14th.”
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