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adjective

Definition of maidennext
1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage

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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

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maiden

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noun

ˈmā-dᵊn How to pronounce maiden (audio)
as in girl
a young unmarried woman a story about a beautiful maiden and her mysterious father

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Recent Examples of maiden
Adjective
Its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City that began on April 10, 1912, made headlines across the globe, according to Britannica. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026 The historic ocean liner made its maiden voyage in 1952 and broke the transatlantic speed record by crossing from New York to Europe in just three days. — Cbs Philadelphia, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
Ritual gifts include incense, flowers, perfume, cosmetics and soap, which Hor said are believed to bring beauty and charm after being blessed by the cowherd and seven maidens. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Skinner’s side reached the quarter-finals in their 2025-26 maiden Champions League campaign but failed to qualify for Europe this term after the depth of their squad was exposed amid a busy season. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maiden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden
  1. first
  2. unmarried
  3. girl
  4. initial
  5. virginal
  6. maid
  7. inaugural
  8. virgin
Adjective
  • Rodney Rice had 15 points and nine assists in his first game since a season-ending shoulder injury last year, and KJ Lewis added 10 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The first is solid-state chlorination, which is being developed by project partner TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • Rama informs her of his marital status and playfully directs her to Lakshmana, presenting him as unmarried.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Graham was originally appointed to fill her unmarried brother’s seat as a placeholder after his sudden death last summer.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmarried
Noun
  • Santa Margarita’s domination in high school girls golf continued Monday, with the Eagles winning the Southern Section Division 1 team title by four strokes over Orange Lutheran at Los Serranos Golf Club in Chino Hills.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Track Pants Want to get in on the cool-girl pants trend backed by PEOPLE writers and A-listers like Jennifer Lawrence?
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of girl
Adjective
  • Researchers say the technology could provide critical initial treatment when conventional rescue teams cannot safely reach casualties.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Imagineering is limiting the initial experimental sandbox test to Disneyland Magic Keyholders before expanding access to the app to the general public in early 2027.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of initial
Adjective
  • For her portrayal of the virginal Catholic girl who persuades Terry to take a stand and make something of himself, Saint won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1955.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The female figures of the Three Graces represent the literal gift of a woman giving her virginal body to a man as property bestowed upon a new owner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of virginal
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  • Winnicott saw his own childhood as one held together by an entire assemblage of women, among them his biological mother, two sisters, a governess, a nanny, and a house full of maids.
    — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
  • As Sissy and Flo, a pair of maids who work for Jesse and who see everything, this cheeky, charismatic duo winds up being Wanted’s secret pair of stars.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of maid
Adjective
  • For the inaugural collection, Mosgrave is debuting a new product that’s an extension of one of the shop’s core staples, Mama Teav’s Hot Chili Crisp.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The inaugural international flight between Copenhagen and Ilulissat, Greenland, on Thursday was part of the island government’s efforts to grow its tourism industry to boost and diversify an economy still reliant on fishing.
    — James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of inaugural
Adjective
  • Powered by ultra-purified virgin olive oil made in Italy, these products are free from parabens and sulfates and are great for all skin types.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Legendary Christian saint and virgin martyr who is venerated as the patron saint of breast cancer patients and of various localities in Italy and elsewhere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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