Definition of virgin
1a : a person who has not had sexual intercourseb : a person who is inexperienced in a usually specified sphere of activity
2a : an unmarried woman devoted to religionb capitalized : virgo
3a : an absolutely chaste young womanb : an unmarried girl or woman
4 capitalized : virgin mary
5 : a female animal that has never copulated
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Examples of virgin in a Sentence
a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers
Recent Examples of virgin from the Web
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A simple vinaigrette of fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil dresses the salad.
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With motor running, slowly pour in 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
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She’s friends with Genevra (Kate Micucci), a virgin hiding a dark secret about her religious history.
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When shopping for a new head of hair, look for 100 percent human hair, either European virgin or Remy strands.
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In addition to queso, the company is also testing virgin and alcoholic margaritas and a mixed-greens salad with avocado vinaigrette.
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The diocese of Lansing has consecrated seven virgins.
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Like how Ana is an unknowing virgin who’s whisked into a life of BDSM with a handsome, extremely screwed up billionaire?
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The diocese of Lansing has consecrated seven virgins.
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Origin and Etymology of virgin
Middle English, from Anglo-French virgine, from Latin virgin-, virgo young woman, virgin
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Definition of virgin
1 : chaste
2 : fresh, unspoiled; specifically : not altered by human activity a virgin forest
3 of a vegetable oil : obtained from the first light pressing and without heating
4a (1) : being used or worked for the first time virgin lumber — see also virgin wool (2) of a metal : produced directly from ore by primary smeltingb : initial, first
5 : containing no alcohol a virgin daiquiri
6 : free of impurity or stain : unsullied
7 : characteristic of or befitting a virgin : modest
Examples of virgin in a Sentence
virgin boys are sometimes unfairly teased
the state's only remaining virgin forest
Recent Examples of virgin from the Web
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At Motorino, they are soaked in extra virgin olive oil, mixed with smoked pancetta and strewn about that heavenly crust.
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The surrounding countryside is known for its high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
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That rare parcel of mostly virgin land — indistinguishable from Griffith Park — is on the market for about $10 million, an agent estimates.
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Photos of the interior showed a hodgepodge Bohemian scene of Tibetan prayer flags, Christmas lights and scores of wooden statues of Buddha, the virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, elephants and dragons that sat atop pianos and turntables.
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First Known Use of virgin
14th century
Virgin
playDefinition of Virgin
river 200 miles (322 kilometers) long in southwestern Utah and southeastern Nevada flowing to Lake Mead
VIRGIN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of virgin for English Language Learners
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: a person who has not had sexual intercourse
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: a person who does not have experience in a particular activity, job, etc.
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Definition of virgin for English Language Learners
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: never having had sexual intercourse
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: not changed from a natural or original condition : not affected by human activity
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of olive oil : obtained from the first light pressing of olives
VIRGIN Defined for Kids
Definition of virgin for Students
: a person who has not had sexual intercourse
Definition of virgin for Students
: not yet disturbed or changed by human activity virgin forests
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of virgin
: one who has not had sexual intercourse
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Medical Definition of virgin
: not affected or altered by previous use or exposure (as to an antigen) : naive virgin B cells
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