moon

noun
UK: /muːn/
US: /muːn/

  1. The natural satellite that orbits the Earth and shines by reflecting light from the sun.

    1. The moon was bright last night so we could see. [ ] [ ]
    2. The full moon illuminated the path, making it easier to walk through the woods. [ ] [ ]

  2. A natural object that orbits a planet.

    1. Jupiter has many moons that we are studying now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists discovered a new moon orbiting Neptune using advanced telescopes. [ ] [ ]
moon verb

  1. To show someone your bare bottom as a joke or as a sign of disrespect.

    1. He mooned the crowd and they laughed loudly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teenagers mooned the passing car, causing the driver to honk in surprise. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moon" in English means: The natural satellite that orbits the Earth and shines by reflecting light from the sun., A natural object that orbits a planet..

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

Example usage of "moon": "The moon was bright last night so we could see.". More examples on the page.