maidenhood

noun
UK: /ˈmeɪdn̩hʊd/
US: /ˈmeɪdn̩hʊd/

  1. The state of being a young, unmarried woman; virginity.

    1. She lost her maidenhood before she turned eighteen.
    2. The romanticized idea of maidenhood often clashes with modern views on female sexuality and autonomy.

  2. The period in a woman's life before marriage.

    1. She enjoyed her maidenhood before settling down.
    2. Reflecting on her carefree maidenhood, she cherished the memories of independence and adventure.

Synonyms

virginity chastity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maidenhood" in English means: The state of being a young, unmarried woman; virginity., The period in a woman's life before marriage..

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

Synonyms for "maidenhood": virginity, chastity.

Example usage of "maidenhood": "She lost her maidenhood before she turned eighteen.". More examples on the page.