Val

¹ American  

[val] / væl /

noun

1. Valenciennes.

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Val ² American  

[val] / væl /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Valentine.

2. a female given name, form of Valerie.

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Val ³ American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

1. valine.

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val. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. valentine.

2. valuation.

3. value.

4. valued.

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Example Sentences

The 2026 Olympics, the third Winter Games organised by Italy, is spread over northern Italy as organisers favoured existing sports facilities and sites accustomed to hosting major events such as Anterselva for biathlon, Bormio and Cortina for alpine skiing and Val di Fiemme for Nordic skiing.

From Barron's

When it comes to analysts, regulators focus on promoting transparency, says Val Dahiya, a partner in Morrison Foerster’s broker-dealer compliance and regulation and capital markets practice groups.

From Barron's

Swiss master Marco Odermatt won that day in Val Gardena, but had to be happy with fourth in a sun-kissed Wengen, a result that consolidates his healthy lead atop the overall standings.

From Barron's

One suggested visiting Corison, Diamond Creek and Spring Mountain—all Napa wineries I, too, would recommend—and another praised a tasting at Clos du Val.

From The Wall Street Journal

I like drinking espresso by itself, Val likes oat milk lattes and Lila would get a steamed milk because she wants to feel like a grown-up.

From Los Angeles Times