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Definition of moonrise

moonrise

/ˈmuːnˌɹaɪz/
moon · rise
Plural:moonrises
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• noun

1

The daily appearance of the moon above the eastern horizon as a result of the Earth's rotation, or the specific time at which this occurs.

Example

"We hiked to the summit in the late afternoon so we could watch the moonrise over the ocean."

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• Nearby Words

moonlike
moonlit
moonphase
moonrise
moonrock
moonroof
moonscape

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of 'moon' and 'rise', modeled directly after 'sunrise'.

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