This word means a young woman who is not married. It often means she has never had a husband or children. It is used in old stories and polite speech.
The maiden wore a white dress.
She is a maiden and has no husband.
Used to describe the first time something happens. For example, a 'maiden voyage' means the first trip of a ship. It shows it is the first in a series or effort.
The ship made its maiden voyage today.
She scored a goal in her maiden game.
This meaning is used in aviation and space travel. It means the very first time a new plane or rocket flies. It is an important test event.
The airplane completed its maiden flight.
The rocket's maiden flight was successful.
In horse racing, a maiden is a horse that has never won a race before. A 'maiden race' is for horses that compete before winning.
The maiden won her first horse race today.
The maiden is fast and ready to race.
This use is about the first win in sports or competitions. A 'maiden victory' means the first time a player or team wins a game.
The team had a maiden victory last week.
She celebrated her maiden win on court.
In old spinning wheels, the maiden is a part that supports the moving parts. It is a technical term in textile work.
The maiden holds the spinning wheel in place.
She repaired the maiden on the old wheel.
In fairy tales and old stories, a maiden is a young woman who is brave, kind, and sometimes needs help. It is a poetic or romantic use.
The maiden waited for her prince.
The story has a maiden and a knight.
