Definitions
01US state
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. a state in the eastern part of the United States.
n. a state of the United States, located on the Atlantic coast; one of the original thirteen colonies.
“Richmond is the capital city of Virginia.”
“The historical sites in Virginia attract millions of tourists who are interested in the early colonial history of the United States.”
02female name
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a common first name for a woman.
n. a female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'.
“Virginia Woolf was a very famous English writer.”
“The name Virginia saw a peak in popularity during the early twentieth century but remains a classic choice for parents today.”
03body part
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal
n. a slang word for the vagina.
n. a slang term for the vagina, often used as a euphemism or by children and teenagers.
“The kids were giggling because they heard someone say the word virginia.”
“In certain social contexts, speakers use 'Virginia' as a phonetic euphemism to avoid the clinical or taboo nature of the anatomical term.”
Teaching tip
This is a common euphemism used to avoid saying 'vagina' directly, especially in mixed company or around children.
Synonyms
Etymology
From Latin Virginia, feminine form of Virginius or Verginius, a Roman family name, possibly identical with Vergilius. The state/colony was named for Elizabeth I as the Virgin Queen, equivalent to virgin + -ia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
02. yes, Virginia
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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