noun
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.”
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A base or outpost built on the surface of a moon, especially Earth's moon.
"Several space agencies have proposed building a permanent moonbase within decades."
"Matahka entered the intersection of the moonbase's basic "T" design. With the gym behind him, he glanced to his right down the first hallway that led to the main entrance. The old dorm pods were now used as offices."
— Brian Willshire, Moonbase Eden (2010)
How to use moonbase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA research or living station set up on the moon.
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Word forms
- Plural
- moonbases
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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.
