love heart noun2 •(UK, Australia) The symbol ♥, used informally to convey the idea of (usually romantic) love. •(UK, Australia) A sweet or candy in the shape of a heart.'Here's your lollies,' she says holding out the grubby packet of lovehearts, Maura's share of the two shillings' worth they had bought with the money from the Barnardos box. — 2001 formslove hearts