moonset

moon·set

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moon-set]
- /ˈmunˌsɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moon-set]
- /ˈmunˌsɛt/

Definitions of moonset word

noun moonset the setting of the moon below the horizon. 1
noun moonset the time at which the moon disappears below the horizon. 1
noun moonset the moment when the moon disappears below the horizon 0
noun moonset the passing of the upper limb of the moon below the horizon 0
noun moonset the time of this 0

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Origin of moonset

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; moon + (sun)set

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Parts of speech for Moonset

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moonset popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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