luna

noun
UK: /ˈluː.nə/
US: /ˈluː.nə/

  1. The natural satellite of Earth that shines by reflecting light from the sun, also known as the Moon.

    1. The luna shone brightly last night.
    2. Scientists are studying the far side of luna to understand its formation better.

Synonyms

moon
luna adjective

  1. Relating to the moon.

    1. They studied luna phases.
    2. The astronauts collected luna rocks during their mission to the moon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "luna" is /ˈluː.nə/ in British English and /ˈluː.nə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "luna": moon.

Example usage of "luna": "The luna shone brightly last night.". More examples on the page.