moon Synonyms
moon Meaning
moon (n)
the natural satellite of the Earth
any object resembling a moon
the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
the light of the Moon
United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920)
any natural satellite of a planet
moon (v)
have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake
be idle in a listless or dreamy way
expose one's buttocks to
moon (n.)
The celestial orb which revolves round the earth; the satellite of the earth; a secondary planet, whose light, borrowed from the sun, is reflected to the earth, and serves to dispel the darkness of night. The diameter of the moon is 2,160 miles, its mean distance from the earth is 240,000 miles, and its mass is one eightieth that of the earth. See Lunar month, under Month.
A secondary planet, or satellite, revolving about any member of the solar system; as, the moons of Jupiter or Saturn.
The time occupied by the moon in making one revolution in her orbit; a month.
A crescentlike outwork. See Half-moon.
moon (v. t.)
To expose to the rays of the moon.
moon (v. i.)
To act if moonstruck; to wander or gaze about in an abstracted manner.
moon Sentence Examples
- The moon cast an ethereal glow upon the sleeping city.
- I gazed up at the full moon, mesmerized by its radiant beauty.
- The moon's gravitational pull created the rhythmic tides of the ocean.
- The wolves howled at the moon, their mournful cries echoing through the forest.
- The astronauts landed on the moon, marking a historic moment in human exploration.
- The moon's craters were a testament to the countless impacts it had endured over eons.
- The Harvest Moon illuminated the fields, guiding farmers in their autumn harvest.
- The moon seemed to follow me as I walked along the lonely road, its presence offering solace.
- The moon's phases marked the changing seasons, from the waxing crescent to the waning gibbous.
- The moon's allure inspired poets, artists, and musicians throughout history, weaving its way into countless stories and songs.
FAQs About the word moon
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The moon cast an ethereal glow upon the sleeping city.
I gazed up at the full moon, mesmerized by its radiant beauty.
The moon's gravitational pull created the rhythmic tides of the ocean.
The wolves howled at the moon, their mournful cries echoing through the forest.
