Moon — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈmün/

Meaning & Definition of Moon

Moon (noun)

  1. the earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29½ days with reference to the sun or about 27⅓ days with reference to the stars, and has a diameter of 2160 miles (3475 kilometers), a mean distance from the earth of about 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers), and a mass about one eightieth that of the earth —usually used with the
  2. one complete moon cycle consisting of four phases
  3. satellite; specifically, a natural satellite of a planet

Moon (verb)

  1. to spend in idle reverie, dream —used with away
  2. to expose one's naked buttocks to
  3. to spend time in idle reverie, behave abstractedly

Moon (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a long or seemingly long period of time

    "we've been planning this big event for many moons"

    similar: age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, donkey's years (chiefly British), eon, eternity, forever, long, months
    related: infinity, lifetime
    near: flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Related Entry: Blue moon (noun)

Blue moon is a different word from Moon. The synonyms below are for blue moon, not for moon.

  1. a long or seemingly long period of time

    "once in a blue moon we'll get dressed up and eat in a fancy restaurant"

    similar: age, coon's age, cycle, donkey's years (chiefly British), eon, eternity, forever, long, months, moon
    related: infinity, lifetime
    near: flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Related Entry: Once in a blue moon (phrase)

Once in a blue moon is a different word from Moon. The synonyms below are for once in a blue moon, not for moon.

  1. not often

    "Once in a blue moon, this car just refuses to start."

    "They only see each other once in a blue moon as they rarely are in the same location at the same time."

    similar: infrequently, little, rarely
    related: ne'er, never, episodically, irregularly, now and then, occasionally, seldom, sometimes, sporadically
    opposite: frequently, oft, often, oftentimes
    near: customarily, generally, habitually, ordinarily, routinely, usually, always, constantly, continually, continuously, endlessly, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore, forever, invariably, perennially, perpetually, unceasingly, chronically, recurrently, repeatedly

Related Entry: Over the moon (phrase)

Over the moon is a different word from Moon. The synonyms below are for over the moon, not for moon.

  1. experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "She was completely over the moon after receiving the acceptance letter."

    similar: ecstatic, elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rapturous, rhapsodic, on cloud nine
    related: enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled
    opposite: depressed
    near: blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy, woebegone, woeful, wretched

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moon

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moon:

Chiefly British: donkey's years
age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, eon, eternity, forever, long, months

Related Words for Moon

infinity, lifetime

Near Antonyms of Moon

flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Word Forms of Moon

Inflections: mooned, mooning, moons

Derived words: moonlike (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Moon

Middle English mone, from Old English mōna; akin to Old High German māno moon, Latin mensis month, Greek mēn month, mēnē moon

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Moon

Words & Phrases Containing Moon

moon blindness, moon-eyed, Moon Festival, moon shell, moon shot, moon snail, moon suit

Frequently Asked Questions about Moon

What does "Moon" mean?

"Moon" means the earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29½ days with reference to the sun or about 27⅓ days with reference to the stars, and has a diameter of 2160 miles (3475 kilometers), a mean distance from the earth of about 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers), and a mass about one eightieth that of the earth —usually used with the. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29½ days with reference to the sun or about 27⅓ days with reference to the stars, and has a diameter of 2160 miles (3475 kilometers), a mean distance from the earth of about 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers), and a mass about one eightieth that of the earth —usually used with the.

What is another word for "Moon"?

Other words for "Moon" include age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, donkey's years, eon, eternity and forever. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moon" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moon"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moon". Common alternatives include age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, donkey's years, eon, eternity, forever, long and months.

How do you use "Moon" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moon" in a sentence: "we've been planning this big event for many moons".

Is "Moon" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moon" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Moon" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Moon" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Moon"?

"Moon" is pronounced /ˈmün/.

What is the origin of the word "Moon"?

"Moon" comes from Middle English mone, from Old English mōna; akin to Old High German māno moon, Latin mensis month, Greek mēn month, mēnē moon. First known use: before 12th century.