the moon

noun
UK: /ðə muːn/
US: /ðə muːn/

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

    1. I saw the moon last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The astronauts landed on the moon during the Apollo mission to explore space. [ ] [ ]

  2. A natural satellite that revolves around a planet.

    1. Jupiter has several moons around it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying the moons of Saturn to learn more about planetary systems and gravity. [ ] [ ]

  3. A month, especially a lunar month.

    1. It's been a moon since we met. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tribe marked the passage of time by observing the phases of the moon which symbolized each month. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

satellite luna

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Synonyms for "the moon": satellite, luna.

Example usage of "the moon": "I saw the moon last night.". More examples on the page.