moonlight

[ˈmuːnlaɪt]

moonlight Definition

• 1. the light of the moon
• 2. work that is done at night, especially illegal or secret work

Using moonlight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moonlight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The garden was bathed in moonlight.

• Example

  He earns extra money by moonlighting as a DJ.

• Example

  The couple went for a moonlight walk on the beach.

moonlight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for moonlight

• moonbeam
• moonshine
• night light

Phrases with moonlight

• by the light of the moon

  in the light of the moon

  Example

  They walked home by the light of the moon.

• moonlight flit

  a sudden and secret departure, especially to avoid paying debts

  Example

  The tenants did a moonlight flit, leaving behind unpaid rent and damages.

• moonlight sonata

  a piano sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven, named after its resemblance to moonlight shining on Lake Lucerne

  Example

  The pianist played the first movement of the Moonlight Sonata beautifully.

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Summary: moonlight in Brief

The term 'moonlight' [ˈmuːnlaɪt] refers to the light of the moon and work done at night, especially illegal or secret work. It is used in phrases like 'by the light of the moon,' and 'moonlight flit,' which means a sudden and secret departure. 'Moonlight' is also the name of a famous piano sonata by Beethoven.