Meaning & Definition of Maiden in English
English⟶
Maiden
/medən/
noun
1. An unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
synonym:
- maid,
- maiden
2. (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
synonym:
- maiden over,
- maiden
adjective
1. Serving to set in motion
- "The magazine's inaugural issue"
- "The initiative phase in the negotiations"
- "An initiatory step toward a treaty"
- "His first (or maiden) speech in congress"
- "The liner's maiden voyage"
synonym:
- inaugural,
- initiative,
- initiatory,
- first,
- maiden
Examples of using
This is our ship's maiden voyage.
What is your maiden name?
The Titanic's maiden voyage didn't go so well.