Maiden voyage Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪdən/ /ˈvɔɪədʒ/, /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ
MAY-dun VOY-ij
mˈeɪdən/ /vˈɔɪɪdʒ
MAY-dun VOY-ij
Definition
The first journey made by a ship, plane, or other vehicle after it is newly built or launched.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to ships, sometimes to planes or large vehicles. Has a formal, historical tone. 'Maiden' means 'first' in this context. Common in news or historical contexts. Not used for everyday first experiences.
Spanish: viaje inauguralPortuguese (BR): viagem inauguralPortuguese (PT): viagem inauguralChinese (Simplified): 首航Chinese (Traditional): 首航Hindi: पहला यात्राArabic: الرحلة الأولىBengali: প্রথম যাত্রা - উদ্বোধনী যাত্রাRussian: первый рейс - первое плаваниеJapanese: 処女航海Vietnamese: chuyến hành trình đầu tiênKorean: 처녀항해Turkish: ilk sefer - ilk yolculukUrdu: اوّل سفر - پہلی روانگیIndonesian: pelayaran perdana - perjalanan perdana
Example Sentences
The Titanic sank during its maiden voyage.
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The new cruise ship left for its maiden voyage yesterday.
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Many people watched the maiden voyage of the spaceship.
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Everyone was nervous before the ship's maiden voyage because it was brand new.
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Tickets for the maiden voyage sold out months in advance.
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He proudly told his friends he would be part of the maiden voyage as a crew member.
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