moonbase
Moonbase (noun) means a base or outpost built on the surface of a moon, especially Earth's moon. Example: “Several space agencies have proposed building a permanent moonbase within decades.”
How to use moonbase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA research or living station set up on the moon.
Word forms
moonbases plural
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Several space agencies have proposed building a permanent _____ within decades.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of moon and base.
Rhymes for moonbase
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What does “moonbase” mean?
The word “moonbase” means a base or outpost built on the surface of a moon, especially Earth's moon. In plain terms, a research or living station set up on the moon.
How do you use “moonbase” in a sentence?
Here is “moonbase” used in a sentence: “Several space agencies have proposed building a permanent moonbase within decades.”
What part of speech is “moonbase”?
“Moonbase” is a noun.
What is the meaning of moonbase?
"moonbase" (noun) means a base or outpost built on the surface of a moon, especially Earth's moon.