1
: an unfortunate accident
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2
: bad luck : misfortune
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
Examples of mishap in a Sentence
We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation.
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
Recent Examples on the Web
Boeing’s safety incidents have rippled across the aviation industry: United Airlines reported a $142 million net loss in its first quarter after the 737 Max was grounded, with CEO Scott Kirby blaming the weak quarter on Boeing’s mishap.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Cultural changes: ‘Safety days,’ review boards and round tables
Columbia marked the second deadly mishap for the shuttle program after the space shuttle Challenger exploded during launch in January 1986.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
He was also famously cast in The Naked Gun franchise as Detective Nordberg, a cop with a habit of suffering extremely prolonged and painful mishaps.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Microsoft has faced several cybersecurity mishaps in recent years, and is currently in the process of overhauling its security practices.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024
As a result, booking platform Alternative Airlines, which launched after a frightening mishap on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year, now lets travelers search for flights that aren't operating on Boeing 737 Max aircraft, the plane involved in the incident.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Last week, the impact of the bridge mishap could be seen in the thin walk-in lunch crowds.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Mann also helped save a load of supplies when the USS Sally Ride, their resupply ship, had a minor mishap while docking.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Max 9 on a January Alaska Airlines flight—along with a series of safety mishaps on Boeing planes—the FAA barred the manufacturer from expanding production of its 737 Max beyond 38 planes per month.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Cultural changes: ‘Safety days,’ review boards and round tables
Columbia marked the second deadly mishap for the shuttle program after the space shuttle Challenger exploded during launch in January 1986.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
He was also famously cast in The Naked Gun franchise as Detective Nordberg, a cop with a habit of suffering extremely prolonged and painful mishaps.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Microsoft has faced several cybersecurity mishaps in recent years, and is currently in the process of overhauling its security practices.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024
As a result, booking platform Alternative Airlines, which launched after a frightening mishap on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year, now lets travelers search for flights that aren't operating on Boeing 737 Max aircraft, the plane involved in the incident.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Last week, the impact of the bridge mishap could be seen in the thin walk-in lunch crowds.
—David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Mann also helped save a load of supplies when the USS Sally Ride, their resupply ship, had a minor mishap while docking.
—The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Max 9 on a January Alaska Airlines flight—along with a series of safety mishaps on Boeing planes—the FAA barred the manufacturer from expanding production of its 737 Max beyond 38 planes per month.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishap. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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