maiden 1 of 2

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
The maiden season of new cruise ships, new or one-off itineraries, and special event sailings tend to go quickly, too. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 One day before the anniversary of his first (and, so far, only) F1 victory, Gasly secured a stunning maiden pole position at Monza. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
Lastly, Sovereignty broke his maiden in his third start as a two-year-old and won the Kentucky Derby in his third start last year, followed by his three wins at Saratoga last summer. — Geoff Clark, FOXNews.com, 8 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
  • The Ordinary also staked out its first flagship, of 170 square feet, in Paris’ Marais district after a successful pop-up drew lines outside the door.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Shakira Live From Madrid will be the pop star’s first full concert to air live; she’s been touring for over a year and made a few changes to the setlist to add some World Cup and Zootopia flair.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • Lizzie’s status as an unmarried 32-year-old woman at the time of Andrew and Abby’s deaths was highly unusual, however, leading some historians to speculate about her sexuality, which would not have been openly discussed in the Victorian era.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In a reversal, a California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of unmarried
Noun
  • Four people, including two teenage girls, were hurt when a Russian drone struck a residential area in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv region on Sunday evening, said Viacheslav Chaus, head of the regional military administration.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But Paulina’s big plans are upended by the arrival at the school of Ericka (Jasmine Amy Rogers), a light-skinned Black girl from America with a Ghanaian father and a white mother back in Ohio.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of girl
Adjective
  • The chain’s restaurants were leased back to it under a 25-year master lease, which included 2% annual escalators, extending until the early 2040s, according to the initial deal terms.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In keeping with the brand’s spirit of generosity, the initial stock of Bali gin and Scotch whisky, beer, soft beverages such as jamu, and locally made artisanal snacks such as Krakakoa Chocolate is gratis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of initial
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  • 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
  • Kris and Billy watch that one together in an intimate sleepover, sinking into the murky texture of a scene in which the virginal actor allowed a jerk to take off her clothes.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of virginal
Noun
  • Loyal Maids in Extravagant Mansions While Solana is a disorderly servant, Clarita reflects the trope of the loyal maid of the higher class, the societal expectation in the region.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie and Bridget having a romantic relationship Monster depicts Lizzie and Bridget as forming a romantic relationship, which starts when Bridget becomes a maid for her family.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of maid
Adjective
  • The video is, of course, Swift’s latest directorial effort, and the occasion of her attendance at the VMAs was receiving the inaugural Artist-Director Honor.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium will also be modified to accommodate the team before its inaugural season.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of inaugural
Adjective
  • Compared with other recycling initiatives, Weavabel said the loop is fully integrated across warehouses, factories and distribution centers, giving brands a scalable path to extend the life of their packaging and reduce reliance on virgin plastic.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Corto Olive, a leader in California extra virgin olive oil production, has long been a favorite of chefs and home cooks alike.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of virgin

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“Maiden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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