moonlit

adjective

moon·​lit ˈmün-ˌlit 

: lighted by the moon

Examples of moonlit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a special occasion, reserve a sunset or moonlit dinner in one of four private cabanas on the sand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Sally and Gillian blend up some mean frozen margaritas — a Frances and Jet tradition — during the reception, which is held on the old house’s moonlit lawn. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Ortiz was pleased to learn that the USAAF was now in the moonlit drop business, formerly a preserve of the RAF. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Like a nectar-drunk hummingbird, her voice swooped, hovered, and soared across that record’s moonlit arrangements. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moonlit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

Kids Definition

moonlit

adjective

moon·​lit ˈmün-ˌlit 

: lighted by the moon