noun
a day for the exchange of tokens of affection
• Syn: ↑Valentine Day, ↑Valentine's Day, ↑Saint Valentine's Day, ↑February 14
• Hypernyms: ↑day
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St Valentine's Day noun
14 February (see also under ↑valentine)
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Main Entry: ↑saint
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St Valentine’s Day UK US noun [countable/uncountable] [singular St Valentine’s Day plural Saint Valentine’s Days]
valentine’s day
Thesaurus: miscellaneous special dayshyponym
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the day (14 February), when people send a card to the person that they love, often without signing their name on it
Culture:
The cards are called Valentine cards or Valentines. They usually have designs of hearts, etc. on them and often include a sentimental or funny message. People sending Valentine cards do not usually sign their name. Sometimes people have a similar short message printed in a newspaper or magazine, and may also give each other gifts such as flowers or chocolates. The people who send or receive gifts, etc. in this way are also known as Valentines.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.