lunar
word
/ˈɫunɝ/
/lˈuːnɐ/
Definition
Related to the moon. Used in science, astronomy, and when talking about things connected to the moon.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in scientific, technical, or poetic contexts. Common collocations: 'lunar surface,' 'lunar eclipse,' 'lunar module.' Not used for 'calendar' in English (use 'lunisolar' or specify 'lunar calendar').
Spanish: lunarPortuguese (BR): lunarPortuguese (PT): lunarChinese (Simplified): 月球的 - 月亮的Chinese (Traditional): 月球的 - 月亮的Hindi: चंद्रमा काArabic: قَمَرِيّBengali: চাঁদেরRussian: лунныйJapanese: 月のVietnamese: thuộc về Mặt TrăngKorean: 달의Turkish: ayla ilgili - ayınUrdu: قمریIndonesian: bulan
Example Sentences
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from the moon.
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Scientists study lunar rocks to learn about the moon.
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We're planning a lunar observation night with telescopes.
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Have you seen pictures of the lunar landscape? It looks so different from Earth.
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The next lunar mission will bring back more samples.
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Astronauts walked on the lunar surface in 1969.
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