virginity

noun

vir·​gin·​i·​ty (ˌ)vər-ˈji-nə-tē How to pronounce virginity (audio)
plural virginities
1
: the quality or state of being virgin
especially : maidenhood
2
: the unmarried life : celibacy

Examples of virginity in a Sentence

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The film turns on Marysia (16) who tries to sell her virginity online. Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 During the series' first season, Pacey pursues Tamara and eventually loses his virginity to her before the teacher leaves their fictional town of Capeside, Mass. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2025 Janet and Brad are put in separate rooms and both are seduced in the night by a shape-shifting Frank – in Janet's case, losing her virginity. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, about that aforementioned virginity exam: GOOD GOD WHY DO WOMEN ALWAYS HAVE TO SUFFER TO MEET BS STANDARDS SET BY MEN? Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for virginity

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of virginity was in the 14th century

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“Virginity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virginity. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

virginity

noun
vir·​gin·​i·​ty (ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē How to pronounce virginity (audio)
plural virginities
: the quality or state of being virgin

Medical Definition

virginity

noun
vir·​gin·​i·​ty (ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē How to pronounce virginity (audio)
plural virginities
: the quality or state of being a virgin
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