maiden

noun
UK: /ˈmeɪdn/
US: /ˈmeɪdn/

  1. A girl or young woman who is not married.

    1. The maiden carried flowers in the ceremony showing her youth.
    2. The poem described a beautiful maiden waiting for her true love to return home.

  2. A female servant or attendant.

    1. The queen summoned her maiden to help her prepare for the ball last night.
    2. In the castle, each princess had a personal maiden to assist with her daily needs.

Synonyms

girl attendant servant lass first damsel virgin
maiden adjective

  1. Being the first of its kind.

    1. The maiden voyage of the ship was a success last year.
    2. The company celebrated the maiden flight of their new airplane successfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maiden" in English means: A girl or young woman who is not married., A female servant or attendant..

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

Synonyms for "maiden": girl, attendant, servant, lass, first, damsel, virgin.

Example usage of "maiden": "The maiden carried flowers in the ceremony showing her youth.". More examples on the page.