maiden meaning and definition

MAIDEN noun

Definition of maiden (noun)

1. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
   • synonyms: maid
2. (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
   • synonyms: maiden over

MAIDEN adjective

Definition of maiden (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: first, inaugural, initiative, initiatory