noun

moonbeam

MOON-beem

Moonbeam (noun) means a ray or beam of light from the moon. Example: “A single moonbeam fell across the sleeping child's bed.”

noun

A ray or beam of light from the moon.

"A single moonbeam fell across the sleeping child's bed."

(informal) A person who is dreamy, impractical, or given to unrealistic ideas.

"He's a bit of a moonbeam — full of grand plans that never happen."

How to use moonbeam

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA ray of moonlight, or informally, someone who is dreamy and unrealistic.

Common pairings

a moonbeam falls silvery moonbeam

Word forms

moonbeams plural

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Etymology

A compound of moon and beam.

Synonyms

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moon ray moon-ray

Rhymes for moonbeam

seam team ream beam cream dream steam bream gleam inseam stream scream

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Frequently asked questions

What does “moonbeam” mean?

The word “moonbeam” means a ray or beam of light from the moon. In plain terms, a ray of moonlight, or informally, someone who is dreamy and unrealistic.

How do you pronounce “moonbeam”?

“Moonbeam” is pronounced MOON-beem (/ˈmun.bim/ in IPA).

How do you use “moonbeam” in a sentence?

Here is “moonbeam” used in a sentence: “A single moonbeam fell across the sleeping child's bed.”

What part of speech is “moonbeam”?

“Moonbeam” is a noun.

How many meanings does “moonbeam” have?

“Moonbeam” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ray or beam of light from the moon.