moonlight

1 of 2

noun

moon·​light ˈmün-ˌlīt 

: the light of the moon

moonlight

2 of 2

verb

moonlighted; moonlighting

intransitive verb

: to hold a second job in addition to a regular one

moonlighter noun

Examples of moonlight in a Sentence

Noun

A figure appeared in the moonlight.

Verb

She is a secretary who moonlights as a waitress on weekends.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This is when the night skies begin to get so brightly lit by moonlight in the early evenings that stargazing becomes more difficult. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

As such, moonlight became an essential part of farming. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024

Verb

Norman Lear documentary celebrates the good times of the TV legend’s ‘70s heyday July 14, 2016 Upon leaving the NFL, Amos pivoted to copywriting before moonlighting as a comedy writer for the small screen. —Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024

Bag Lady Kenn King moonlighted as Nurse Safe Sexx, a bearded candy-striper who gave educational drag performances. —Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

back-formation from moonlighter

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1957, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing moonlight

• do a moonlight flit

Kids Definition

moonlight

1 of 2 noun

moon·​light -ˌlīt 

: the light of the moon

moonlight

2 of 2 verb

: to work at a second job in addition to a regular one

moonlighter noun