MOON


Meaning of MOON in English

n. & v.

--n.

1. a the natural satellite of the earth, orbiting it monthly, illuminated by the sun and reflecting some light to the earth. b this regarded in terms of its waxing and waning in a particular month (new moon). c the moon when visible (there is no moon tonight).

2 a satellite of any planet.

3 (prec. by the) something desirable but unattainable (promised them the moon).

4 poet. a month.

--v.

1. intr. (often foll. by about, around, etc.) move or look listlessly.

2 tr. (foll. by away) spend (time) in a listless manner.

3 intr. (foll. by over) act aimlessly or inattentively from infatuation for (a person).

Phrases and idioms:

moon boot a thickly-padded boot designed for low temperatures. moon-faced having a round face. over the moon extremely happy or delighted.

Derivatives:

moonless adj.

Etymology: OE mona f. Gmc, rel. to MONTH

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.