moon

noun

ˈmün How to pronounce moon (audio)
Definition of moonnext
as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time we've been planning this big event for many moons

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Recent Examples of moon The best Taurid viewing With a crescent moon expected, meteors should be easier to spot. — Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026 The waning crescent moon should create favorable viewing conditions with limited moonlight interference. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026 Better with every rewatch, preferably on the night of Cosmo’s (full) moon, this is a portrayal of a family for whom fighting is a love language. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026 Per TimeandDate, the beaver moon gets its name from the time of year when beavers traditionally become busy preparing their dams and lodges for winter. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moon
  1. forever
  2. long
  3. age
Noun
  • There is a certain ease and flow to the conversation with your forevers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of forever
Noun
  • Von Der Meden finished the regular season 13-for-14 on field goals with a long of 53.
    — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Teams prepare for the Broncos knowing second-and-long is trouble, but third-and-long is near certain death.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • Less than 15 minutes away by car is Pernod Ricard’s Chuan distillery, which opened in 2021 and ages its malt whisky in American bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Chinese oak casks for a unique Chinese spin; book a tour at the hotel front desk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • While the youngest retiring age, 62, could receive up to $2,969 per month, a recipient who waited until 70 years old could receive up to $5,181 per month, according to the Social Security Administration.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of age

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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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