# valentine vs Valentine's

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### valentine
*noun · IPA /ˈvaləntaɪn/ · frequency rank #10,146*
An expression of affection, especially romantic affection, usually in the form of greeting card, gift, or message given the object of one's affection, especially on February 14th.

### Valentine's
*name · frequency rank #9,980*
Ellipsis of Valentine's Day.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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