valentine
Translation
valentine, valentine's card
Examples
Did you get a valentine from anyone?
Did you get a valentine from anyone?
Will you be my valentine?
Will you be my valentine?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a card sent on Valentine's Day Did you get a valentine from anyone?
((sb.)) a person you ask to be your sweetheart on Valentine's Day Will you be my valentine?
Similar Words
Synonyms: sweetheart, love letter, admirer
Etymology
Named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr. The day is associated with romantic love.
Memory Tips
Picture a heart-shaped card for Valentine's Day. The word can mean the card or the person you give it to.