Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

moonshining

noun

/ˈmuːnˌʃaɪ.nɪŋ/

Definition

The illegal production of alcohol, especially distilled spirits.

Examples

During Prohibition, many people turned to moonshining to produce their own alcohol.
The old barn was rumored to be a site for moonshining operations in the 1920s.
They faced legal troubles after being caught moonshining in the woods.

Meaning

Moonshining refers to the process of making alcoholic beverages, particularly whiskey or other spirits, without government authorization, often in secret or remote locations.