full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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The Farmers' Almanac is known for its weather predictions, astronomy, and full moon and gardening calendars. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 In the winter, high-end Everline Resort offers snowcat tours to a winter bonfire and stargazing circle (snow permitting), while Tahoe Adventure Company runs group sunset and full moon snowshoe tours around the north shore. AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025 Jason O'Young got a glimpse of the aurora show from Ontario, Canada, despite the full moon and clouds threatening to ruin the party. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Get away from city lights and avoid trying to see them on the night of a full moon. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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