Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: maiden
IPA transcription: [m'eɪdən]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: inaugural, initiative, initiatory, first, maiden
    Meaning: serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an initiatory step toward a treaty"; "his first (or maiden) speech in Congress"; "the liner's maiden voyage"
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: maid, maiden
    Meaning: an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
Usage examples
  • "Who are you, strange maiden?
  • And then they took the maiden and the treasure of the castle.
  • And the maiden said 'yes, she would,' and so they were married.
  • The maiden rubbed her eyes and wondered if she had been dreaming.
  • A moment more and the little maiden lay like a rose-leaf in her bed.
  • The Maiden said: 'Let us leave him that; we have taken away his wealth.'
  • Then he picked up the leaves, put them on a dish, and took them to the Maiden.
  • There was a round of applause at this, but the small maiden remained undaunted.
  • Who can tell the despair which seized the poor maiden when she heard this news!
  • And the Maiden took it to him, and said: 'Now, my beloved, you must drink to me.'