moon
/muːn/
noun
The bright round object you see in the night sky
“The moon was full and bright.”
ירח
Moon is a noun in the nature category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "The bright round object you see in the night sky" In Hebrew, moon translates to ירח.
Example Sentences
- The full moon lit up the garden so brightly we could read outside.
- Twelve astronauts have walked on the surface of the moon.
- The moon looks different each night as it goes through its phases.
Did You Know? The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at the rate of about 3.8 centimeters per year. The Moon has no weather, no wind, and no water — so the footprints left by Apollo astronauts in 1969 are still perfectly preserved and will remain there for millions of years. The Moon is the only place beyond Earth where humans have walked!
Common Word Combinations
full moonmoon lightnew moonmoon shine
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