full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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Under today's Sagittarius full moon, admit your feelings! Usa Today, USA Today, 11 June 2025 Both the Anishinaabe and the Sioux people refer to this month’s full moon as the strawberry moon. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 These events are most noticeable during a full moon. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 Californians can glimpse meteor showers, a full moon and a vibrant band of stars stretching across the night sky this month. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 6 June 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 24 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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