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 How to find a moon cave GIMLI will work directly on the lunar surface, scanning beneath to look for signs of the lava tube. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Maye isn’t the only athlete who has expressed moon-landing doubt. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The full moon following the harvest moon is known as the hunter’s moon. — Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026 The United States and China want to be first to establish a moon base, to search for resources like frozen water and to launch missions deeper into the solar system. — Selam Gebrekidan, New York Times, 4 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
  • In 1932, Carlos (Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Czeremcha had makes of 40, 52, 33, 21 and 48 — after entering with a career-long of 39 set last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • Of all the factors that can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer, age is among the most significant.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of age

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“Moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moon. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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