Examples of “maiden” in a Sentence

adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.

• The ship set out on its maiden voyage to great fanfare.
• The MP gave her maiden speech in Parliament last week.
• The author's maiden novel was a surprise success.

adj Never married; unmarried (used of a woman, now somewhat old-fashioned).

• She lived out her days as a maiden aunt, doting on her nieces and nephews.

noun (literary or old-fashioned) A young unmarried woman.

• The old ballad tells of a fair maiden waiting for her love to return.
• In the fairy tale, a brave maiden outwits the wicked king.
• The statue shows a maiden carrying a jug of water to the well.