Definitions

1. noun

a young unmarried woman, especially one who has not yet reached the age of marriage

“The maiden won the title in her first year competing.”

2. noun

a person who has never had sexual intercourse, especially a girl or young woman

“She was still a maiden at the age of 21.”

3. noun

a female figure in art or literature, especially one representing a goddess or a mythological being

“The museum features a famous painting of a maiden from Greek mythology.”

4. verb

to make something, especially a machine or a device, operational for the first time

“The scientists maiden-ed the new satellite in orbit.”

5. verb

to introduce or launch something new, especially a product or a service

“The company maiden-ed its new smartphone model last month.”