Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moonwalker
noun
/ˈmuːnˌwɔː.kər/
Definition
A person who walks on the surface of the moon, especially a member of an astronaut crew.
Examples
- Neil Armstrong was the first moonwalker to step onto the lunar surface in 1969.
- Buzz Aldrin followed as the second moonwalker shortly after.
- Becoming a moonwalker is a dream for many space enthusiasts.
Meaning
The term is often associated with astronauts who have walked on the moon during space missions, particularly the Apollo program.
Synonyms
- astronaut
- spacewalker
- lunar explorer
