moon

//muːn//
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Visual representation of moon

Noun

moonSingular
moonsPlural
1

The natural satellite of Earth, visible in the sky at night by reflected sunlight

The moon is bright tonight.

2

A natural satellite orbiting any planet

Jupiter has many moons orbiting around it.

3

A month, especially a lunar month

Many moons have passed since we last met.

Verb

1

To expose one's buttocks to someone as a prank or insult

The teenagers mooned passing cars from the bridge.

2

To spend time idly or aimlessly, often in a dreamy or listless manner

He spent the afternoon mooning around the house.

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