many moons

plural noun

informal

: a very long time

I visited my old school yesterday for the first time in many moons.

But that was all many moons ago.

Examples of many moons in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oprah put me onto Vionic shoes many moons ago, and podiatrists are just as enthusiastic about the brand. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026

That includes the fans, some of whom will surely be in attendance in Austin, Texas, over the weekend, and who many moons ago helped save the show from unceremonious cancellation. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026

Sturdy and stylish carry-on luggage On a trip to Amsterdam many moons ago, my luggage got stuck in Moscow for four days. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026

My love for basketball started many, many, many moons ago. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026

For amateur astronomers, this also would be a fun time to test out your telescope skills by checking out Jupiter's many moons or Saturn's rings. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026

That mission, which was slated to end in September 2025, also extends to Jupiter's rings and many moons. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026

Also, check out Saturn’s many moons, which resemble tiny little stars. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025

Nearly a decade later, the spacecraft has delivered unprecedented research of the Jovian system, observing the gas giant, its many moons and faint ring system long past its intended lifespan. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for many moons

• afternoons
• pantaloons
• tablespoons
• baboons
• balloons
• bassoons
• buffoons
• cartoons
• cocoons
• dragoons
• festoons
• harpoons