moon
Any natural satellite of a planet.
Noun 4 meanings
Any natural satellite of a planet.
“The stargazer observed the moons of Jupiter for over a year.”
A month, particularly a lunar month.
“They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.”
A representation of the moon, usually as a crescent or as a circle with a face; a crescent-shaped shape, symbol, or object.
“The wizard costume was decorated with stars and moons.”
A crescent-like outwork in a fortification.
“The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century.”
Verb 4 meanings
To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
“The hooligans mooned the riot police.”
To gaze at lovingly or in adoration.
To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
“Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.”
To spend time idly, absent-mindedly.
Etymology
From Middle English mone, from Old English mōna (“moon”), from Proto-West Germanic *mānō, from Proto-Germanic *mēnô (“moon”), from Proto-Indo-European *mḗh₁n̥s (“moon; month”), probably from *meh₁- (“to measure”).
Similar and opposite words
MOON at a glance
MOON has 4 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (M 3 + O 1 + O 1 + N 1) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,997 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with moon
All rhymes- SOON4
- AFTERNOON12
- NOON4
- CARTOON9
- BALLOON9
- SPOON7
- HONEYMOON17
- TYPHOON15
- PLATOON9
- BOON6
- LAGOON7
- SALOON6
One letter away
Keep going
Related lists
Looking for a different word?
Type the letters you have and the Finder shows every word that fits.