moon

/muːn/

IPA: /M UW1 N/

proper noun

1
The Earth's moon Luna; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.
2
The god of the Moon in Heathenry.
3
A surname.
4
The 54th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Synonyms

noun

1
(by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
“That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!”
2
A month, particularly a lunar month.
“They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.”
3
A crescent-like outwork in a fortification.
“The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century.”
4
The eighteenth trump/major arcana card of the Tarot.
5
The thirty-second Lenormand card.
6
In hearts, the action of taking all the point cards in one hand.

Synonyms

verb

1
To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
“It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot.”
2
(usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
“Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.”
3
To spend time idly, absent-mindedly.
4
To expose to the rays of the Moon.
5
To adorn with moons or crescents.
6
(cryptocurrency) Of a coin or token: to rise in price rapidly.
“It is impractical if a currency moons and plummets often.”
7
To shoot the moon.

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