maidenhead

[ meyd-n-hed ]

noun

1. the hymen.
2. maidenhood; virginity.

Maidenhead

¹

/ ˈmeɪdənˌhɛd /

noun

1. a town in S England, in Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, Berkshire, on the River Thames. Pop: 58 848 (2001)

maidenhead

²

/ ˈmeɪdənˌhɛd /

noun

1. a nontechnical word for the hymen
2. virginity; maidenhood

Word History and Origins

Origin of maidenhead¹

First recorded in 1200–50, maidenhead is from the Middle English word maidenhed. See maiden, -head

Word History and Origins

Origin of maidenhead¹

C13: from maiden + -hed, variant of -hood

Example Sentences

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said it had recovered an appeal by Greystokes Land for film studios and associated works at Holyport in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

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Investment company Greystoke Land submitted plans to build sound stages, offices and workshops near the village of Holyport, near Maidenhead, in Berkshire, creating 1,500 jobs.

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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead refused to grant planning permission earlier this year, citing its impact on the greenbelt.

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In his Maidenhead constituency, he replaced one of the most senior MPs in Theresa May, the former Conservative prime minister who stood down ahead of the general election.

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Born and raised in Maidenhead, Reynolds studied business and management studies before working as a manager for a supermarket chain.

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