Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crescent-moon
noun
/ˈkrɛs.ənt muːn/
Definition
The phase of the moon that appears as a thin, illuminated arc.
Examples
- The crescent-moon glowed softly in the evening sky.
- On the night of the crescent-moon, the stars seemed to shine brighter.
- She made a wish upon the crescent-moon, believing it would come true.
Meaning
A crescent moon occurs when the moon is less than half illuminated by the sun, creating a shape resembling a thin slice or a crescent.
Synonyms
- new moon
- thin moon
- sliver moon
