noun
a woman who has never been married and is considered to be past the usual age for marrying
adjective
referring to a woman who has never been married and is considered to be past the usual age for marrying
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In the 19th century, being an old maid was often seen as a social stigma.
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My great aunt never married and some people jokingly call her the old maid of the family.
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She's been single for so long, her friends tease her and call her the old maid of the group.
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The old maid in the deck of cards represents an unmarried woman who is considered past her prime.