full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

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On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon. Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026 The holiday begins on the night of the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends with the first full moon. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026 Thousands gathered at the mall at noon on Tuesday to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year, marked by the first full moon of the lunar calendar. Victoria Le, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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