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Meaning of moons
The primary meaning of the word "moons" refers to natural satellites that orbit around planets.
Etymology of moons
The word "moons" has its etymological roots in Old English "mōna", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "mēnô" and the Proto-Indo-European "mē-".
Historically, the word "moons" has been used to describe the natural satellite of the Earth, and its usage has been extended to include other natural satellites in the solar system.
Synonyms
globes
satellites
orbs
spheres
celestial bodies
heavenly bodies
luminaries
planets
asteroids
comets
meteors
space objects
rocky objects
gas giants
ice giants
dwarf planets
natural satellites
space stations
telescopic objects
extraterrestrial bodies
planetary bodies
stellar objects
astral bodies
cosmic bodies
universal bodies
galactic objects
intergalactic objects
starry bodies
ethereal bodies
empyreal bodies
atmospheric bodies
hydrospheric bodies
geosynchronous objects
Definitions
- The definition of the word "moons" according to Oxford Languages is:
- + A natural satellite that orbits around a planet, especially the satellite that orbits around the Earth.
- + To spend time idly or dreamily, often in a romantic or sentimental manner.
Usage Examples
- The planet Jupiter has many moons, each with its unique characteristics.
- * The astronauts traveled to the moons of Saturn to collect data and conduct experiments.
- * She spent the evening gazing at the full moon, lost in thought and moony-eyed.