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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Her first book, Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It, follows a chronically anxious 29-year-old on a quest to lose her virginity before her 30th birthday — and pairs perfectly with the Hibiscus Lemonade flavor. Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 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, 20 Apr. 2026 The teen comedy follows a group of high school students who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation, prompting a series of absurd and hilarious attempts to do so. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026 Van Winkle’s sign said that bombing for peace was the equivalent of procreating for virginity. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 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 26 Apr. 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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