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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As Eric Richman, Mike Vogel made quite an impression as the soccer coach who takes Bridget's virginity in Sisterhood. EW.com, 28 June 2025 In his Epistles, Paul grudgingly grants that marrying is better than burning with desire, but virginity is best. Spencer Strub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Just a normal night, losing his virginity to an LBH’s professional girlfriend and jerking off his big brother, followed by waking up naked beside said brother, who is also naked, without a woman in sight. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025 Blume’s story follows a teenager named Katherine who falls in love with a boy named Michael and loses her virginity to him. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 16 May 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 18 Jul. 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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