full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

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Here's everything Kentuckians need to know about the upcoming full moon. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025 When every full moon shines in 2025. John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025 What makes October's full moon a supermoon? Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 When is the full moon in October? Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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