old maid
The phrase “old maid” has 2 syllables: old maid
It's pronounced as /ˌoʊld ˈmeɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for old maid?
In the thesaurus, “old maid” has 1 synonym and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for old maid along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for old maid
- stuffed shirt
Antonyms for old maid
- libertarian
- libertine
Meanings of old maid
- noun
- An old woman who has never married; a spinster.
- The Madagascar periwinkle.
- The common zinnia.
- An unpopped kernel in a batch of popped popcorn kernels.
- A card game in which cards must be paired and one undesirable card is designated "old maid".
- The unmatchable card in that game.
Example Sentences
- The old maid lived alone with her cats in a quiet neighborhood.
- She refused to let society label her as an old maid just because she wasn't married.
- The children enjoyed playing old maid with a deck of colorful cards.
- In the past, being called an old maid was seen as an insult, but times have changed.
- The story's protagonist was an old maid who found adventure later in life.
On this page you'll find 3 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to old maid, such as: libertarian, libertine, stuffed shirt.
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