English Expression · Intermediate
maiden voyage
The first trip of a vessel in its intended duty
Pronunciation: say maiden voyage
Meaning
The first trip of a vessel in its intended duty.
Example
The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage.
The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage.
Practice tips
- Practice maiden voyage out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.