valentine's day

noun
UK: /ˌvæləntaɪnz ˈdeɪ/
US: /ˌvæləntaɪn'z ˈdeɪ/

  1. A day, February 14, when people send cards and give presents to someone they love.

    1. I always get flowers on Valentine's Day because my husband is very sweet. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many restaurants offer special menus on Valentine's Day, so booking in advance is advised. [ ] [ ]

  2. A holiday celebrated on February 14 associated with romantic love and affection.

    1. We exchanged cards on Valentine's Day to show our friendship to each other. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city is usually busy around Valentine's Day, with couples celebrating their relationships. [ ] [ ]
valentine's day adjective

  1. Relating to or suitable for Valentine's Day; romantic.

    1. We watched a Valentine's Day movie about a couple falling in love again. [ ] [ ]
    2. The department store featured Valentine's Day decorations to promote the holiday spirit. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "valentine's day" in English means: A day, February 14, when people send cards and give presents to someone they love., A holiday celebrated on February 14 associated with romantic love and affection..

The phonetic transcription of "valentine's day" is /ˌvæləntaɪnz ˈdeɪ/ in British English and /ˌvæləntaɪn'z ˈdeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "valentine's day": "I always get flowers on Valentine's Day because my husband is very sweet.". More examples on the page.