Maiden Speech

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdən spiːtʃ/

Definitions of maiden speech

noun a person's first speech in a legislative assembly or other formal setting

Example Sentences

A1 I was nervous before giving my maiden speech in front of the class.

A2 She practiced her maiden speech several times before presenting it to the audience.

B1 The politician's maiden speech was well-received by the public.

B2 The CEO delivered an inspiring maiden speech at the company's annual conference.

C1 Her maiden speech marked the beginning of her political career.

C2 The president's maiden speech set the tone for his administration's policies.

Examples of maiden speech in a Sentence

formal The new member of parliament delivered her maiden speech with poise and eloquence.

informal I heard that Sarah is nervous about giving her maiden speech in front of the whole class.

slang Did you catch Jake's maiden speech at the meeting? It was pretty impressive.

figurative The artist's first exhibition was like a maiden speech, showcasing her unique style to the world.

Grammatical Forms of maiden speech

• past tense: made maiden speeches
• plural: maiden speeches
• comparative: more maiden
• superlative: most maiden
• present tense: makes maiden speeches
• future tense: will make maiden speeches
• perfect tense: has made maiden speeches
• continuous tense: is making maiden speeches
• singular: maiden speech
• positive degree: maiden speech
• infinitive: to make maiden speeches
• gerund: making maiden speeches
• participle: made maiden speeches

Origin and Evolution of maiden speech

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'maiden speech' originates from the tradition of a newly elected member of parliament making their first speech in the House of Commons, which was considered a significant and often nerve-wracking moment in their political career.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'maiden speech' has come to be used more broadly to refer to anyone's first public speech or performance, not just limited to politicians.