virginity

noun

vir·​gin·​i·​ty (ˌ)vər-ˈji-nə-tē 

plural virginities

1

: the quality or state of being virgin

2

dated : the unmarried life : celibacy

Examples of virginity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, Marian would then freak out about losing her virginity and once again, nonsensically, push Larry away. — The Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

In cult-classic Can’t Hardly Wait, Kenny is a high school senior and wannabe-rapper, whose one goal is to lose his virginity at a huge graduation party. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Usually, a disabled romance is about a guy who either wants to lose his virginity or wants to kill himself. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

In the camp’s Cinema building, an old projector flickers to life on the scene where young Billy (Amanda Fix) loses her virginity, and the real Billy materializes behind Kris, hoping for a jump. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing virginity

• lose one's virginity

Rhymes for virginity

• affinity
• divinity
• infinity
• salinity
• vicinity
• alkalinity
• consanguinity
• crystallinity
• femininity
• masculinity

Kids Definition

virginity

noun

vir·​gin·​i·​ty (ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē 

plural virginities

: the quality or state of being virgin

Medical Definition

virginity

noun

vir·​gin·​i·​ty (ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē 

plural virginities

: the quality or state of being a virgin