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Virgin Definition & Meaning

virgin
adjective
  1. being used or worked for the first time; "virgin wool"
  2. in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal modesty"; "a spinster or virgin lady"; "men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal"
noun
  1. a person who has never had sex
  2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo
  3. the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22

"Virgin" in song lyrics

See how virgin is used in real songs:

  • "to think that's she's a virgin"
    Afroman — There's a Price to Pay
  • "Primadonna Mama, like a virgin"
    Azealia Banks — 1991
  • "Private jets, my flights, no fly Virgin"
    Azealia Banks — 1991

Usage tips for "virgin"

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Frequently asked questions

What does virgin mean?
being used or worked for the first time; "virgin wool" in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal modesty"; "a spinster or virgin lady"; "men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal" a person who has never had sex (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo the sixth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about August 23 to September 22
What part of speech is virgin?
Virgin is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does virgin have?
Virgin has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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