red heart
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of red heart
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The Plook's replacement is an "equally tacky" trophy fashioned by Kevin - an arm with a red heart jutting out of it just above the elbow.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025
The memorial wall was created in 2021 when a man, whose father died after contracting Covid-19, painted a red heart on the South Bank.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025
On Thursday, the “Simple Life” star shared an Instagram photo of a pink baby dress that reads “London,” red heart sunglasses and a small bunny toy.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023
He wrote “Happy Birthday Nunu” followed by a red heart emoji, and she reposted the image on her story, adding three white hearts below the snapshot.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023
The candle in the red glass beside the Mary statue still burned, looking like a tiny red heart in a cave of darkness, pulsing out light to the world.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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