Moon Definition
moon
noun
- the natural satellite of the Earth; "the average distance to the Moon is 384,400 kilometers"; "men first stepped on the moon in 1969"
- any object resembling a moon; "he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light"; "the clock had a moon that showed various phases"
- the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
- the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by"
- 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; "Jupiter has sixteen moons"
verb
- have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake; "She looked out the window, daydreaming"
- be idle in a listless or dreamy way
- expose one's buttocks to; "moon the audience"
"Moon" in song lyrics
See how moon is used in real songs:
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"Boats to the moon"
4th Pyramid — War With Orcs -
"My words will send you straight to the moon"
9th Prince — Dark Room -
"Every half hour ot'll croon and yell out at the moon"
Aceyalone — The Grandfather Clock
Words that rhyme with moon
Usage tips for "moon"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "moon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for moon to find words that pair well.