moon

Definition

  • noun: the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
  • noun: the earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29
  • verb: to bend over and show your bare buttocks to someone as a rude joke or insult
  • verb: to spend in idle reverie
  • usually used with 'the'
  • synonyms: moon, hekate, luna

Examples

  • The striking workers say they just want to be paid what they're worth. They're not 'asking for the moon'.

  • The 'moon' isn't out tonight. = There's no 'moon' tonight. [=the moon cannot be seen tonight]

  • the first 'moon' [='lunar'] landing [=the first time people landed a spacecraft on the moon]

Movie quotes

  • (..) # I'll find you in the morning sun # # And when the night is new... # # I'll be looking at the moon # # But I'll be seeing you # # I'll be seeing you # # I'll be seeing you. # Morning, Mr. Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun? (..)
    2004 The Notebook
  • (..) - I'll tell them, sweetheart. - # I'll find you # # In the morning sun # # And when the night is new # # I'll be looking at the moon # # But I'll be seeing you... # Remember that story you were reading to me? Why, yes. Do you think that (..)
    2004 The Notebook