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

In fact, there is a narrow window when the night sky will be free from moonlight. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

With the new moon arriving on Saturday, skies will be dark with minimal moonlight to interfere with viewing, but visibility depends on the strength of the solar wind, cloud cover, and the orientation of the interplanetary magnetic field. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Before giving up law completely, Ponder still dipped her toes in the craft, pulling double duty as a trial lawyer by day and moonlighting in projects like Danielle Ponder & the Tomorrow People by night. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2026

When her hours were first cut, Hughes moonlighted for DoorDash and got a real estate license. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for moonlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

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