moon — the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /muːn/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to stare at the moon and probably thinks it's a giant ball of cheese.
- The astronauts planted a flag on the moon in 1969.
- Stop mooning over your ex-girlfriend and go find someone new!
moon
NOUN[/muːn/]
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Moon derives from Old English mōna, which shares a common Germanic ancestry. The word traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *mē- (to measure), reflecting the moon's historical role as a celestial timekeeper for measuring lunar cycles and months.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English mōna to modern English moon through regular phonetic changes. The root *mē- (measure) underlies the word, as the moon's phases were essential for tracking time in ancient cultures.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to stare at the moon and probably thinks it's a giant ball of cheese.”
“The astronauts planted a flag on the moon in 1969.”
“Stop mooning over your ex-girlfriend and go find someone new!”
“The moon's gravitational pull affects ocean tides.”
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