virginity

noun
UK: /vəˈdʒɪn.ɪ.ti/
US: /vɚˈdʒɪn.ɪ.ti/

  1. The state of never having had sexual intercourse.

    1. She wanted to save her virginity for marriage.
    2. The loss of her virginity was a significant event in her life, marking a transition into adulthood.

  2. The condition of something being new, unused, or untouched.

    1. The antique table was in a state of virginity.
    2. The virginity of the pristine forest was threatened by the planned construction of the new highway.

Synonyms

abstinence maidenhood purity innocence chastity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "virginity" in English means: The state of never having had sexual intercourse., The condition of something being new, unused, or untouched..

The phonetic transcription of "virginity" is /vəˈdʒɪn.ɪ.ti/ in British English and /vɚˈdʒɪn.ɪ.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "virginity": abstinence, maidenhood, purity, innocence, chastity.

Example usage of "virginity": "She wanted to save her virginity for marriage.". More examples on the page.