Virgin Mary

American  

noun

1. Mary.

2. a Bloody Mary made without vodka or other liquor.

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Virgin Mary British  

noun

1. Also called: the Virgin.  Mary, the mother of Christ

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Etymology

Origin of Virgin Mary

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

Versace’s rock star rendering of the Virgin Mary offered people a new way of seeing her – one open to interpretation outside of doctrine.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Behind the statue depicting a black Virgin Mary - venerated in both religions - are the words "pray for us and pray for the Muslims".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Notre-Dame du Haut is a religious structure: Built in honor of the Virgin Mary, it still attracts Catholic pilgrims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Their first stop was the city’s Spanish Renaissance cathedral, where Negrete said a quick prayer to the Virgin Mary at his mother’s request.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Sometimes statues of the Virgin Mary and child appeared and the three kings paraded by them; or mechanical heralds emerged and blew on trumpets.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton