1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in unmarried
never having had sexual relations
only maiden girls were allowed to serve as priestesses in that temple in ancient Roman times
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of maiden
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
His maiden journey in his multi-colored suit does not go to plan.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 May 2025
Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
The rocket's maiden voyage, designated TestFlight1, will be the first of several for the launch vehicle, as Gilmour Space qualifies its systems and propulsion technology.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for maiden
Adjective
This being the Hollywood version of science — and despite the reservations of Matthew McConaughey's preacher — Arroway is also the person chosen to represent humanity on the maiden voyage.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
His maiden journey in his multi-colored suit does not go to plan.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 May 2025
Noun
The outcomes of challenges, like slicing orcs with axes or smooth-talking tavern maidens, are decided by dice.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
The rocket's maiden voyage, designated TestFlight1, will be the first of several for the launch vehicle, as Gilmour Space qualifies its systems and propulsion technology.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for maiden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
Adjective
-
Elio’s personality is defined mostly by pity in the first act, as the poor kid’s insecurities turn potential new friends — Bryce (Dylan Gilmer) and Caleb (Jake Getman), who express an interest in joining his ham radio club — into bullies.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
17 June 2025
-
Gymshark, known for its activewear and fitness community, recently established its first permanent U.S. flagship in New York.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
-
The Bon Secours home was one of many such institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women were sent to give birth in secret.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
18 June 2025
-
The homes housed unmarried pregnant women as well as tens of thousands of orphans, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
-
Pele made it 3-1, then Zagallo put the game to bed with Brazil’s fourth after his initial corner was not cleared.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
-
In the initial preemptive attack, Israel hit the same three sites targeted by the U.S. Several top Iranian nuclear scientists and the top general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed in the operation, according to Iran.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
Adjective
-
Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
-
In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Noun
-
You as a cook, a chef, a butler, a maid, the engineer.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
-
Often Black women were relegated to stereotypical roles as maids, mammies, or exoticized figures.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
-
On June 20 and 21, the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football Continental Championships take place in Cairo, Egypt.—
Peter Carline,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
-
Up next, Nordstrom has introduced its inaugural shopping hub in Brooklyn, New York.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 June 2025
Adjective
-
Refined coconut oil usually has a shorter shelf life than virgin olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
-
Adding extra virgin olive oil to your diet may help reduce pain levels over time.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The original demo was just an acoustic guitar and a vocal that Tucker Beathard [co-writer, along with Jimi Bell and Jon Sherwood] did. Were you involved in the decision to add Luke Combs to the song?—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
-
Once relegated to collectors' portfolios and convention booths, original comic pages are now being presented in galleries and museums alongside contemporary illustration, painting, and sculpture.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share