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Definition of moonlighter

moonlighter

/ˈmuːnˌlaɪtər/
moon · light · er
Plural:moonlighters
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• noun

1

A person who works at an additional job, typically secretly or at night, in addition to their regular full-time employment.

Example

"The company updated its employment policy to require any moonlighter to disclose potential conflicts of interest."

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• Nearby Words

moonless
moonlight
moonlight gourami
moonlighter
moonlighting
moonlike
moonlit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'moonlight' plus the agentive suffix '-er', originally alluding to the practice of working a second job at night by the light of the moon.

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