English Explanatory Dictionary

maiden flight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first flight of an airplane or other airborne vehicle, usually used to test or demonstrate the functions of the systems.

Word forms

maiden flight maiden flights

Etymology

See maiden (adjective).

Related words

maiden voyage test pilot
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