the moon when, at either quadrature, half its disk is illuminated.
the phase of the moon at this time.
something having the shape of a half-moon or crescent.
the moon at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
the time at which a half-moon occurs
something shaped like a half-moon
( as modifier )
half-moon spectacles
anatomy a nontechnical name for lunula
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425
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And then there are the Mayer’s new front doors, sporting curved, half-moon glass reminiscent of a classic theater.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
To this day, when the pool is drained, the hotel retouches the lines, refreshing Hockney’s iconic blue half-moon marks every year or so.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025
Guests will be able to visit 10 wineries for tastings — some of which are offering additional attractions like an eclipse eve tarot card reading, special slushies and half-moon cookies.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Speaking on a crisp Friday morning at a lodge of an Italian-American fraternal group in the Des Moines suburbs, she addressed a packed room of mostly older voters arranged around her in a half-moon.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2024
He shakes himself awake now, looks at the half-moon, and says, “I left my keys on your kitchen table.”
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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