once in a blue moon Synonyms

once in a blue moon Meaning

once in a blue moon

very rarely

once in a blue moon Sentence Examples

  1. The last time I saw a blue moon was once in a blue moon, many years ago.
  2. The rare celestial event of a blue moon occurs only once in a blue moon.
  3. Every once in a blue moon, I treat myself to something extravagant.
  4. It wasn't until once in a blue moon that we had the opportunity to visit the remote mountain village.
  5. The old oak tree that stood in our backyard once in a blue moon produced acorns.
  6. My grandmother used to bake her famous apple pie only once in a blue moon.
  7. Once in a blue moon, the entire town would gather for a grand celebration.
  8. The elusive snow leopard was spotted once in a blue moon in the rugged mountains.
  9. It feels like once in a blue moon that I can truly relax and enjoy the moment.
  10. The stars aligned so perfectly that we were able to witness a lunar eclipse once in a blue moon.

FAQs About the word once in a blue moon

very rarely

sometimes, occasionally, rarely, little, infrequently, ne'er,never, seldom, sporadically, now and then

ever, usually, always,frequently, generally, often, routinely, ordinarily, continuously, eternally

The last time I saw a blue moon was once in a blue moon, many years ago.

The rare celestial event of a blue moon occurs only once in a blue moon.

Every once in a blue moon, I treat myself to something extravagant.

It wasn't until once in a blue moon that we had the opportunity to visit the remote mountain village.