damsel

noun
UK: /ˈdæmzəl/
US: /ˈdæmzəl/

  1. A young, unmarried woman, often portrayed as being in need of rescue.

    1. The damsel was waiting for a prince.
    2. The knight rescued the damsel from the dragon's fiery breath.

  2. A girl or young woman, especially one from a noble family.

    1. The damsel wore a beautiful dress.
    2. The young damsel attended the royal ball with her family.

Synonyms

maiden girl lass miss

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "damsel" in English means: A young, unmarried woman, often portrayed as being in need of rescue., A girl or young woman, especially one from a noble family..

The phonetic transcription of "damsel" is /ˈdæmzəl/ in British English and /ˈdæmzəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "damsel": maiden, girl, lass, miss.

Example usage of "damsel": "The damsel was waiting for a prince.". More examples on the page.