full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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With a full moon in Scorpio on May 12, emotions may be heightened. Essence, 1 May 2025 With a full moon in fellow cardinal sign Libra on the 12th, this also brings a moment of reckoning your way, especially in your home or family life. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025 Career matters come into focus under the full moon on May 12. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025 Keep an eye on their socials for when those dates drop, because riding under a full moon is an experience like no other. Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full moon

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full moon was before the 12th century

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“Full moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20moon. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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