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moonlit

adjective

moon·​lit ˈmün-ˌlit How to pronounce moonlit (audio)
Synonyms of moonlitnext
: lighted by the moon

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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 Unlike this week’s moonlit display, the Perseids will peak beneath a new moon — and on the day of a total solar eclipse — creating nearly ideal viewing conditions. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonlit

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First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moonlit was in 1783

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“Moonlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonlit. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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moonlit

adjective
moon·​lit ˈmün-ˌlit How to pronounce moonlit (audio)
: lighted by the moon

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