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Definition of moonless

moonless

/ˈmuːn.ləs/
moon · less
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• adjective

1

Having no visible moon in the sky, or unilluminated by moonlight (especially of a night or sky).

Example

"The hikers relied on their headlamps to navigate the rocky trail on a dark, moonless night."

2

Lacking any natural satellites (of a planet or celestial body).

Example

"Mercury and Venus are the only two moonless planets in our solar system."

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• Rhymes for moonless

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moonface
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moonlighter

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'moon' (from Old English 'mōna') and the privative suffix '-less' (from Old English '-lēas', meaning 'devoid of').

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