Meanings
From an American-flagged brigantine by this name that was found drifting and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872. The disappearance of the crew and passengers has never been satisfactorily explained.
How to pronounce "Mary Celeste":
AU
A ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas; a ghost ship.
Example Sentences
1
The ship was found drifting in the Atlantic Ocean like the Mary Celeste.
2
She moved into the house, only to discover it was a Mary Celeste of abandoned furniture and dust.
3
The party turned into a Mary Celeste when everyone suddenly left without explanation.
4
His resignation letter was a Mary Celeste with no indication of his reasons for leaving.
5
The theater was eerily empty, resembling a Mary Celeste with no audience or staff.
