moon
/mun/The natural satellite of Earth, visible in the night sky and reflecting sunlight.
The moon was full and bright last night.
The full moon illuminated the sky.
The moon has phases (new moon, crescent, half moon, gibbous, full moon) due to its orbit around Earth.
A month, especially in reference to lunar cycles.
The lunar month lasts about 29.5 days.
A moon cycle takes approximately 29.5 days.
A person's face, especially when pale or round.
She made a moon at the camera.
She smiled broadly for the photo.
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💡Pro Tip
Avoid Confusion
Remember that 'moon' can mean both the celestial body and a month, so context is important.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
In English, 'moon' is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence or is part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Moon Landing').
📖Word Origin
Old English 'mōna,' from Proto-Germanic 'mēnōn,' related to Latin 'mensis' (month).
📝Usage Notes
The word 'moon' can refer to both the celestial body and a month, depending on context.