Definition of moon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
astronomyearth's natural satellite visible at night
- The moon shone brightly in the night sky.
2.
natural satelliteany natural satellite orbiting a planet
- Jupiter has many moons orbiting it.
3.
mysticismRare tarot card representing intuition and illusionRare
- She drew the moon during her tarot reading.
Verb
1.
- He mooned the crowd during the concert.
2.
emotionDated gaze at something with love or admirationDated
- She mooned over the new puppy all day.
3.
cryptocurrencyUS rise in price rapidly or suddenlyUS
- The coin mooned overnight, surprising investors.
4.
idleDated spend time idly or absent-mindedlyDated
- He spent the afternoon mooning around the house.
Images of moon
earth's natural satellite visible at night 
any natural satellite orbiting a planet
Expressions with moon
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long time
I haven't seen him in a blue moon.
spend time thinking about someone or something
She would moon over her crush for hours.
crescent-shaped moon visible in the sky
The sickle moon hung low in the evening sky.
lunar eclipse where the moon appears reddish
During the blood moon, the sky turned a deep, eerie red..
decide on extremely challenging objectives and work hard to reach them
If you aim for the moon, you might still reach the stars.
happening very rarely or infrequently
He visits us once in a blue moon.
extremely happy or delighted about something
She was over the moon about her exam results.
make promises that are impossible to fulfill
He promised the moon during his campaign.
requesting something very difficult or impossible to get
You're asking for the moon if you want a raise now.
demand something impossible or unreasonable
She tends to ask for the moon when negotiating her salary.
unknown or hidden aspects of something
He explored the dark side of the moon of his personality.
the moon's surface resembling a man's face
Many cultures see the man in the moon.
aim for very high goals or dreams
She always tells her students to reach for the moon.
aim for a very high goal or ambition
She decided to shoot for the moon with her new project.
attempt something extremely difficult with high risks
They decided to shoot the moon and start their own tech company..
moving towards prosperity and greatness
The stock prices are going to the moon.
aspire to achieve something extraordinary
He wishes for the moon, aiming to become a world-renowned artist.
complain or protest without effect
He keeps barking at the moon about the new policy.
admire a person so much they seem almost completely perfect
She clearly believes he hung the moon and can do no wrong.
complain or protest without effect
He would often howl at the moon about the unfair policies.
to desire something unattainable
He cries for the moon, wishing he could fly.
the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox
The harvest moon lit up the night sky.
be idle in a dreamy way without focus
She likes to moon around the garden on weekends.
all that one could want, especially as an unreasonable demand
She wanted the moon on a stick for her birthday.
Origin of moon
Old English, mōna (moon)
Terms with moon included in their meaning
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astronomy
the phase of the moon when fully illuminated
astronomy
sky visible at night with stars and moon
moon
having the entire surface illuminated
natural phenomenon
circle of light around the sun or moon
moon
related to the Moon or its features
lunar cycle
time taken by the moon to orbit Earth
astronomy
moon shape during first or last quarters
astronomy
the waxing lunar phase with half moon visible
astronomy event
event when the Moon blocks sunlight by passing between Earth and Sun
celestial
sun or moon appearing above the horizon
astronomy
phase when the Moon appears half lit while decreasing in light
moon
become fully illuminated or complete in phase
space travel
related to Moon exploration
moon pattern
the recurring pattern of moon's appearance
earth scenery
place on Earth that looks empty and rocky like the moon
space
surface of the moon with craters and rocks
astronomy
year made of 12 cycles of the moon
moon
show a smaller illuminated surface each day
moon phase
the period when the moon's visible surface decreases
lunar phase
of the moon, showing a decreasing illuminated surface
timekeeping
calendar based on the moon's phases
astronomy
occurrence when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow
astronomy
any cyclic appearance of the Moon from Earth
ocean movement
movement of water caused by the moon and sun's gravity
Examples of moon in a sentence
We planned a picnic under the harvest moon. Saturn's largest moon is Titan. Scientists discovered a new moon orbiting Neptune. The moon card often signifies hidden truths. In her spread, the moon suggested deception. The teenager mooned the passing cars as a dare.
Some fans mooned the camera during the live broadcast. He mooned over the painting in the gallery. Teenagers often moon over their favorite celebrities. The token mooned after the announcement. Cryptos can moon unexpectedly, catching traders off guard. She mooned about the station until noon. Stop mooning and finish your homework.
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- French:lune, montrer ses fesses, ...
- German:Mond, blankziehen, ...
- Italian:luna, mostrare il sedere, ...
- Spanish:luna, mostrar el trasero, ...
- Portuguese:lua, mostrar as nádegas, ...
- Chinese:月亮, 露臀, ...
- Japanese:月, 尻を見せる, ...
- Arabic:قَمَر, كَشَفَ مُؤَخِّرَتَهُ, ...
- Hebrew:יָרֵחַ, לְהַרְאוֹת אֶת הַיְשַׁבָן, ...
- Russian:луна, показать ягодицы, ...
- Ukrainian:місяць, показати сідниці, ...
- Hindi:चाँद, नितंब दिखाना, ...
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