maiden speech

noun

1. the first speech made in a legislature by a newly elected member.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maiden speech¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

But, in his maiden speech to the Knesset, it was all about sharing the burden.

From The Daily Beast

A member of parliament took occasion to make his maiden speech, on a question respecting the execution of a particular statute.

From Project Gutenberg

Recall his threat when coughed down on the occasion of his maiden speech in the House of Commons.

From Project Gutenberg

On March 11, 1853, after many months of silence, he made his maiden speech and proved himself an orator of the first rank.

From Project Gutenberg

His maiden speech bore upon artistic copyright; but he rapidly became a power in much graver matters.

From Project Gutenberg

I doubt whether he ever got so far as to work off his maiden speech.

From Project Gutenberg