Meaning of the word damsel in English

What does damsel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

damsel

US /ˈdæm.zəl/
UK /ˈdæm.zəl/

Noun

a young unmarried woman (often used in a literary or archaic context, especially in phrases like 'damsel in distress')

Example:
The knight rescued the beautiful damsel from the dragon.
She played the role of a damsel in distress in the play.