maiden speech
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of maiden speech
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Ms. Sherrill used her maiden speech to lay out her plans to ease electric rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Making her maiden speech in the House of Lords, Baroness Gray said that the UK needs "public servants to succeed".
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
In the still flourishing early days of social media, her maiden speech in the Commons was a barn-storming success.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
In his maiden speech as speaker, Johnson said the word God seven times.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023
"Oh," she cried, "you have made your maiden speech."
From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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