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
1
A ray or beam of light from the moon.
"A single moonbeam fell across the sleeping child's bed."
2
(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 notesIn plain EnglishA ray of moonlight, or informally, someone who is dreamy and unrealistic.
Common pairings
a moonbeam falls
silvery moonbeam
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Word forms
- Plural
- moonbeams
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Etymology
A compound of moon and beam.
Synonyms
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moon ray
moon-ray
Rhymes for moonbeam
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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.
