full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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Dinner that night was in a guava orchard with fragrant blooms under a rising full moon. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 And since there is less total darkness during a full moon, people, in theory could be sleepier and less adept at driving. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Check the website for special events like yoga in the garden, full moon hikes, and seasonal displays. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026 For example, an uguisu (a nightingale, or bush warbler) sings in spring, asagao (morning glories) bloom in summer, a full moon is most beautiful in autumn, and the wind turns cold in winter. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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