full moon

noun

: the moon with its whole apparent disk illuminated

Examples of full moon in a Sentence

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On June 11, the full moon in Sagittarius will ignite your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations, highlighting personal dynamics and the need to confront unresolved family patterns from the past. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025 The full moon in Sagittarius on June 11 will reward efforts at transformative change. Essence, 2 June 2025 The full moon in Leo highlights the part of your chart that asks you to focus on long-term investments, business partners, and romantic partnerships. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025 Either way, this full moon tells you to name your worth. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

full moon

noun
: the moon with its whole disk lighted
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