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maiden

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪdən]

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Learn how to use maiden in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

It was not her maiden attempt; she had tried many times before.

Example

Is this your maiden performance on stage?

How to pronounce maiden

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪdən]

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