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Definition of moonbeam

moonbeam

/ˈmuːnˌbiːm/
moon · beam
Plural:moonbeams
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• noun

1

A ray of light originating from the moon.

Example

"A solitary moonbeam pierced through the gap in the heavy curtains, illuminating the dusty floorboards."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, formed as a compound of the Middle English words 'mone' (moon) and 'beme' (ray of light).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moonbeam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moonbeam
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