virgin

¹vir·gin

noun \ˈvər-jən\

Definition of VIRGIN

1

a : an unmarried woman devoted to religion b capitalized : virgo

2

a : an absolutely chaste young woman b : an unmarried girl or woman

3

capitalized : virgin mary

4

a : a person who has not had sexual intercourse b : a person who is inexperienced in a usually specified sphere of activity <a virgin in politics>

5

: a female animal that has never copulated

Examples of VIRGIN

1. <a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers>

Origin of VIRGIN

Middle English, from Anglo-French virgine, from Latin virgin-, virgo young woman, virgin

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to VIRGIN

Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, beginner

Antonyms: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words: boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms: expert, master, pro, professional

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Rhymes with VIRGIN

burgeon, sturgeon, surgeon