ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Moonrise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmunˌɹaɪz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Moonrise is a noun meaning The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon.

Meaning

The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon.

Example Sentences

Moonrise over the hills above Settle.
Venus now re-assembles her Choirs of Virgins at Moon-rise, and leads the Ball.
Weena, I was glad to find, was fast asleep. I carefully wrapped her in my jacket, and sat down beside her to wait for the moonrise.
Rain on Rahoon falls softly, softly falling Where my dark lover lies. Sad is his voice that calls me, sadly calling At grey moonrise.

Word Forms

Synonyms for moonrise

Depending on context, synonyms include moonup.

Antonyms for moonrise

Common opposites include moonset.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include solrise, riser, gainrising, rainlight, surrection, midrats.

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