mayday

[ˈmeɪdeɪ]

mayday Definition

• 1. an international radio distress signal used by ships and aircraft
• 2. a call for help or assistance

Using mayday: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mayday" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pilot sent out a mayday when the plane's engine failed.

• Example

  The ship was sinking and the crew sent a mayday signal.

• Example

  We heard a mayday call from a stranded hiker on the mountain.

mayday Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mayday

• SOS
• emergency signal
• distress call

Phrases with mayday

• shout mayday

  to call for help or assistance, often in an emergency situation

  Example

  He shouted mayday when he saw the boat sinking.

• send a mayday signal

  to transmit an international radio distress signal, often used by ships and aircraft in emergency situations

  Example

  The pilot sent a mayday signal when the plane's engine failed.

• answer a mayday call

  to respond to a call for help or assistance, often in an emergency situation

  Example

  The coast guard answered the mayday call from the sinking ship.

Origins of mayday

from the French 'm'aidez', meaning 'help me'

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Summary: mayday in Brief

'Mayday' [ˈmeɪdeɪ] is an international radio distress signal used by ships and aircraft in emergency situations. It can also refer to a call for help or assistance, as in 'The pilot sent out a mayday when the plane's engine failed.' Phrases like 'shout mayday' and 'send a mayday signal' are commonly used to describe calling for help in emergency situations.