maiden
Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪdən]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) a young girl or an unmarried woman. A maiden is often someone who has not been married yet.
Example
The maiden was admired for her kindness and beauty.
Example
She was no longer a maiden after getting married last year.
Example
Do you think the maiden will attend the festival?
Context: "events"
(noun) a first or initial event, especially in a series. For example, when something new happens for the first time, like a maiden voyage of a ship.
Example
The ship's maiden voyage was celebrated with a big party.
Example
The second flight was not as exciting as its maiden flight.
Example
What made the maiden voyage so special?
Context: "new"
(adjective) describing something that is first or new. If something is maiden, it means it is the first time it is being done or used.
Example
She wore a maiden dress for her first dance recital.
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It was not her maiden attempt; she had tried many times before.
Example
Is this your maiden performance on stage?
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