Crossword answer · 4 letters
Moon definition and meaning
moon · noun; verb
MOON
What does Moon mean?
A moon is a natural satellite of a planet or another body. The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
What does MOON mean in a crossword?
MOON answers the reviewed clue “See 1-Across.” Follow the numbered companion clue to finish a three-part expression.
Why is MOON useful to learn?
“The Moon” names Earth's companion; “a moon” can refer to another satellite. A phrase such as man in the moon uses an imagined visual figure.
Common clue patterns
- A natural satellite
- Earth's lunar companion
- Dwell dreamily, with over
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Moon can also appear in expressions such as moon over, meaning dwell dreamily on someone or something. Context separates astronomy from figurative language.