Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-moon
noun
/hæf muːn/
Definition
A half-moon is the phase of the moon where it is half illuminated, appearing as a semi-circle in the sky.
Examples
- The night sky was beautiful, with a bright half-moon shining above.
- She drew a half-moon beside the star in her art project.
Meaning
The term half-moon can also refer to the shape of something that resembles a crescent or a semi-circle.
Synonyms
- crescent
- semi-circle
- half-circle
