English · Nature & Environment
moonlight
/ˈmuːnlaɪt/
[/ˈmuːnlaɪt/]
the light from the moon
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The soft light that comes from the moon at night. As a verb it can mean to do a second job, often secretly.
Example
We walked along the beach in the moonlight.
We walked along the beach in the moonlight.
Etymology
A compound of 'moon' (Old English 'mōna') and 'light'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for nighttime scenes; informally means a second job.