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Definition of lunar

lunar

/ˈluː.nər/
lu · nar
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• adjective

1

Of, determined by, or relating to the moon.

Example

"Scientists gathered on the rooftop to observe the total lunar eclipse through their telescopes."

2

Resembling the surface of the moon in being barren, rocky, and cratered, or shaped like a crescent.

Example

"The volcanic eruption left behind a desolate, lunar landscape devoid of vegetation."

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• Rhymes for lunar

• Nearby Words

lumpy
luna
lunacy
lunar
lunaria
lunatic
lunch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin lunaris ('of the moon'), from luna ('moon'), ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to shine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lunar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lunar
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