Synonyms for

Maiden

Verb / ˈmeɪdʌn / Another word for maiden — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a young unmarried woman

Synonyms & similar words

initiatory first inaugural maid maidenover initiative girl lass miss virgin bachelorette spinster maidenhood maidenhead maidenly maidenlike maidenhood maidenly maidenlike maidenhood maidenly maidenlike maidenhood maidenly

Synonyms by register

Formal

virgin unmarried woman spinster

Informal

gal chick lass

Literary

damsel maid lassie

Antonyms

man adult woman elder aged person old woman

Common collocations

  • maiden name
  • maiden voyage
  • maiden speech
  • fair maiden
  • brave maiden
  • maiden aunt
  • maiden effort

Word family

noun maiden
adjective maiden

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to a young, unmarried woman, often with connotations of purity or innocence. The term 'maiden name' refers to a woman's surname before marriage.

Example sentences

  1. The maiden wore a beautiful dress to the ball.
  2. The prince fell in love with the fair maiden.
  3. The maiden was known for her kindness and beauty.
  4. The maiden blushed when the prince complimented her.
  5. The maiden dreamed of finding her true love.

Quotes

  • "A maiden never reveals her secrets," said the wise old woman.
  • "The fair maiden stole my heart," said the prince.
  • "The maiden's beauty was unmatched," said the townspeople.

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