moonbeam

noun

moon·​beam ˈmün-ˌbēm How to pronounce moonbeam (audio)
Synonyms of moonbeamnext
: a ray of light from the moon

Examples of moonbeam in a Sentence

Moonbeams shone through the leaves of the trees.
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No moonbeam, ice cream, or taking off your blue jeans. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025 But the dude was smiling, and his eyes twinkled like moonbeams hitting sand. — Nadeen Currie, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Pisces Soak up the abundant moonbeams by accepting a new position at the office. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2025 The bow features a massive full moon while moonbeams, clouds, birds and signs of the Zodiac branch out across the entire length of the side of the ship. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonbeam

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moonbeam was in 1535

Rhymes for moonbeam

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“Moonbeam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonbeam. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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moonbeam

noun
moon·​beam ˈmün-ˌbēm How to pronounce moonbeam (audio)
: a ray of light from the moon

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