Meaning & Definition of word "Moon"

noun:

• 1. The natural satellite of the Earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.
  • Example: The moon was bright and full, casting shadows across the landscape.
• 2. Any natural satellite of a planet.
  • Example: Jupiter has over seventy moons, including the largest one, Ganymede.
• 3. A period of time associated with the lunar cycle.
  • Example: The festival is held every full moon as part of the tradition.
• 4. An astronomical unit measuring the distance from the Earth to the Moon, approximately 238,855 miles.
  • Example: The spacecraft traveled several moons away from Earth on its journey to Mars.

verb:

• 1. To spend time aimlessly, often doing little or nothing; to idle.
  • Example: He would often moon around the park, lost in his thoughts.