1. plural of maidenhood; the state or time of being a maiden or unmarried young woman
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The novel explored the maidenhoods of three sisters in Victorian England.
• In many cultures, maidenhoods were considered precious and closely guarded.
• The ceremony marked the transition from maidenhoods to married life.
• Historical accounts often focused on the maidenhoods of noble daughters.
• The poet wrote about the fleeting nature of maidenhoods in her verses.