Maiden Speech

B2 16+

Synonyms of maiden speech

Collocations of maiden speech

maiden voyage
Frequency: 70 %

The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.

maiden name
Frequency: 60 %

She decided to keep her maiden name after getting married.

maiden flight
Frequency: 50 %

The new airline's maiden flight was delayed due to technical issues.

maiden aunt
Frequency: 45 %

My maiden aunt always sends me birthday cards.

Idiomatic Expressions for maiden speech

  • Phrase: break one's maiden speech
    Meaning: to give one's first speech in a public setting, especially in a legislative body, after a long delay or hesitation
    Usage: After postponing it several times due to nerves, the politician finally broke her maiden speech at the conference.