Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moonshine
Noun
/ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
Definition
A type of alcoholic beverage that is produced illegally without government regulation or oversight.
Examples
- The old farmhouse was famous for its homemade moonshine.
- He was caught selling moonshine from his garage.
- A local festival featured tastings of different types of moonshine.
Meaning
Moonshine originally referred to spirits distilled at night to evade law enforcement but is now often used to describe any homemade or unregulated alcohol.
Synonyms
- Illegal spirits
- Homemade liquor
- Bootleg whiskey
