DictionarymaidenFirst occurrence
adjective

maiden

Happening for the first time.

The ship begins its maiden voyage today.

Etymology

Maiden originally named a young woman, especially one understood to be unmarried or sexually inexperienced. The adjective extended the idea of being previously untried to a first voyage or other first undertaking.

More examples

  • She won the tournament on her maiden appearance.
  • The rocket completed its maiden flight.
  • His maiden speech drew a quiet audience.

Forms

maiden

Similar words

first
The ordinary equivalent.
inaugural
Marking the beginning of an activity or period.