moonlighter Definition
- 1a person who works a second job, especially at night, in addition to their regular job
- 2a person who does something dishonest or illegal at night
Using moonlighter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moonlighter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He's a teacher by day and a moonlighter as a bartender at night.
Example
She was caught as a moonlighter selling stolen goods on the black market.
Example
The company hired moonlighters to work on the assembly line during peak season.
moonlighter Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for moonlighter
- jobber
- freelancer
- part-timer
- second-jobber
Phrases with moonlighter
a second job that is worked in addition to a regular job
Example
He took a moonlighting job as a taxi driver to make extra money.
a temporary or freelance job worked in addition to a regular job
Example
She picked up a moonlighting gig as a wedding photographer on the weekends.
a work shift taken in addition to a regular job, often at night
Example
He worked a moonlighting shift at the factory to earn extra income.
Origins of moonlighter
from 'moonlight' meaning 'the light of the moon' and '-er' indicating a person who performs an action
Summary: moonlighter in Brief
A 'moonlighter' [ˈmuːnlaɪtər] is a person who works a second job, especially at night, in addition to their regular job. It can also refer to someone who does something dishonest or illegal at night. Examples include 'He's a teacher by day and a moonlighter as a bartender at night.' and 'She was caught as a moonlighter selling stolen goods on the black market.' Phrases include 'moonlighting job,' 'moonlighting gig,' and 'moonlighting shift,' all referring to additional work taken on to earn extra income.
