Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moonwalker
noun
/ˈmuːnˌwɔː.kər/
Definition
A person who walks on the surface of the moon, especially during an astronaut mission.
Examples
- Neil Armstrong was the first moonwalker when he set foot on the lunar surface in 1969.
- Becoming a moonwalker is a dream for many aspiring astronauts.
- The term ‘moonwalker’ has become synonymous with space exploration and human achievement.
Meaning
The term refers to an astronaut who has walked on the lunar surface—a feat accomplished during the Apollo missions.
Synonyms
- astronaut
- lunar explorer
- space traveler
