Mayday ( noun , interjection )

(As a noun)

Mayday ( noun )

A distress signal used in voice procedure radio communications.

Origin:

1930s; originally as a distress signal, from french m"aidez "help me", from venez m"aider "come help me", it is a distress signal used in voice procedure radio communications.

Examples:

1. The pilot sent out a mayday signal when the engine failed.
2. The coast guard responded to the mayday call and rescued the stranded sailors.
3. The mayday signal was broadcast on the emergency frequency.
4. The crew sent out a mayday signal when their boat started taking on water.
5. The mayday signal is used internationally as a distress call.

(As an interjection)

Mayday ( interjection )

A distress signal used in voice procedure radio communications.

Origin:

1930s; originally as a distress signal, from french m"aidez "help me", from venez m"aider "come help me", it is a distress signal used in voice procedure radio communications.

Examples:

1. The pilot sent out a mayday signal when the engine failed.
2. The coast guard responded to the mayday call and rescued the stranded sailors.
3. The mayday signal was broadcast on the emergency frequency.
4. The crew sent out a mayday signal when their boat started taking on water.
5. The mayday signal is used internationally as a distress call.