full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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On April 12, the full moon in Libra will illuminate your domestic fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025 The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025 Back when the churches were united—around the 4th Century—the rule was set that Easter would fall on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox, which was around March 21 every year. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025 Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full moon

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full moon was before the 12th century

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“Full moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20moon. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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