full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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In the midst of the storm was a full moon which created a tidal surge that largely destroyed the camp. Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 What are the dates of full moons in 2025? Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025 For context, the brightest stars are around Mag +1, while a full moon is -13 and the sun is -27. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025 That’s one of many lines that keep the pace flowing like — as the Addams might say — blood under a full moon. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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