Val

¹ American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

1. valine.

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Val ² American  

[val] / væl /

noun

1. Valenciennes.

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Val ³ 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. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. valentine.

2. valuation.

3. value.

4. valued.

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Example Sentences

Val Kilmer was cast in As Deep As The Grave before his death last year, but the Top Gun star was never able to shoot his scenes.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"Most of the time when we're coming, it can be too late," says Pierre Boulonnais, who has patrolled the slopes of Val Thorens for 17 years.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Brian’s freelance portfolio includes work for David Byrne of the Talking Heads and Val Kilmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Milan's Santagiulia Arena will be the setting for the para ice hockey, while para biathlon and para cross-country skiing events will take place in Val di Fiemme.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Val was chuckling as she handed the woman her pitcher.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss