Mayday (Noun)
Meaning
An internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pilot radioed a mayday when the engine caught fire and the plane began to descend.
- They sent out a mayday after the tsunami warning was issued for their coastal location.
- The sailors issued a mayday when their boat was taking on water in the stormy seas.
- In the event of a serious emergency, the crew must immediately issue a mayday call.
- The captain radioed a mayday to the coast guard after their ship collided with a nearby iceberg.