moonbeam
word
Definition
A moonbeam is a narrow stream or ray of light coming from the moon. It often describes a visible path of light at night when the moon is shining.
Usage & Nuances
'Moonbeam' is mainly literary or poetic, not used in scientific or technical language. It often appears in stories, children's books, or descriptions of nature at night.
Spanish: rayo de lunaPortuguese (BR): raio de luaPortuguese (PT): raio de luaChinese (Simplified): 月光 (一道)Chinese (Traditional): 月光 (一道)Hindi: चांदनी की किरणArabic: شعاع القمر
Example Sentences
A moonbeam shone through my window last night.
basic
The cat chased a moonbeam across the floor.
basic
The garden was filled with moonbeams.
basic
He sat outside, watching moonbeams dance on the lake.
natural
She loves taking walks in the park when moonbeams light up the path.
natural
You could almost read a book by the moonbeams tonight.
natural