full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This phenomenon occurs during a full moon phase and can be observed from anywhere on Earth's night side where the moon is visible. The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 The full moon in March is commonly referred to as the Worm Moon, which will shine its brightest by the end of the month. The Indianapolis Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Rising at dusk on Saturday, Feb. 24, the year’s second full moon was also its smallest-looking. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The Virgo full moon reflects the need to get a grip on your money. USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2024 Here's what to know about February's full moon Saturday evening. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2024 Thomas says relationships will be top of mind around February's full moon, in either love or business. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024 The lantern festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar and marks the first full moon of the new lunar year. TIME, 24 Feb. 2024 Saturday marks the last full moon of winter, with the next full moon occurring on March 19, after the Spring Equinox. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full moon was before the 12th century

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“Full moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20moon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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