virginity

noun

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

Examples of virginity in a Sentence

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Percy both has her first kiss and loses her virginity with him in the book, something Harris was deliberate in changing. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026 Youth media had a specific fixation on virginity and chastity just then. Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026 But the truly dangerous frontier is the American high school, where girls are willing to play dumb and give up their secrets, friends, privacy and virginity to fit in and find love. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026 As previously announced, Burr plays a gruff American record-store owner who convinces a ragtag gang of teenage misfits that their best, and possibly only, chance to lose their virginity before graduating high school is at a massive open-air mass for the visiting Pope. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2026 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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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