Meaning of the word maiden in English
What does maiden mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
maiden
US /ˈmeɪ.dən/
UK /ˈmeɪ.dən/
Noun
an unmarried girl or young woman
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The knight rescued the fair maiden from the dragon.
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She was a shy young maiden, new to the city.
Adjective
being the first of its kind; earliest or original
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The ship made its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
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She delivered her maiden speech to a large audience.