moonscape

noun

moon·​scape ˈmün-ˌskāp 

: the surface of the moon as seen or as depicted

also : a landscape resembling this surface

Examples of moonscape in a Sentence

The valley is a desolate moonscape.

Recent Examples on the Web

But its German- and Czech-style beers would sparkle even in a dreary moonscape. —Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025

And some companies are already using the simulated moonscape. —Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Cuyama Badlands, Santa Barbara, California With four RV/tent sites, two dedicated RV spots and two tent-only sites, this desert moonscape is perfect for stargazers. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

Meanwhile, while all these human issues are unfolding, somewhere on top of the unfinished crossing that Western fence lizard appears to be making a home, even though the naked terrain looks like a moonscape right now. —Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moonscape

• agape
• escape
• landscape
• lenape
• reshape
• seascape
• soundscape
• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape

Kids Definition

moonscape

noun

moon·​scape ˈmün-ˌskāp 

: the surface of the moon as seen or as pictured