MOON
/muːn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · proper noun, noun, verb
Definition of MOON
The Earth's moon Luna; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.
The god of the Moon in Heathenry.
A surname.
(by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
"That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!"
A month, particularly a lunar month.
"They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons."
A crescent-like outwork in a fortification.
"The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century."
To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
"It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot."
(usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
"Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months."
Synonyms of MOON
Words with similar meaning
Examples of MOON in a Sentence
- "That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!"
- "They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons."
- "The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century."
- "It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot."
Word Details
Is MOON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MOON are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MOON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOON
12 words from the letters in MOON
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MOON in Word Games
MOON is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MOON is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOON to find 12 additional valid words.