Luna

American  

[loo-nuh] / ˈlu nə /

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.

2. (in alchemy) silver.

3. (lowercase) Also the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.

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Luna ¹ British  

/ ˈluːnə /

noun

1. the alchemical name for silver

2. Greek counterpart: Selene.  the Roman goddess of the moon

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Luna ² British  

/ ˈluːnɪk, ˈluːnə /

noun

1. any of a series of Soviet lunar space-probes, one of which, Luna 9 , made the first soft landing on the moon (1966)

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Etymology

Origin of Luna

From the Latin word lūna the moon

Example Sentences

Speaking of horrific conditions in the city, Roger Vincent and Itzel Luna report today for the L.A.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Luna, who plays in MLS for Real Salt Lake, also has been a regular under Pochettino, playing in 17 of the U.S. team’s 18 games in 2025, scoring four goals and contributing four assists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

This column has noted the reporting by Itzel Luna in the Los Angeles Times on the ongoing difficulties for those trying to operate restaurants in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Lerigo, 29, said her vet had approved her approach and Luna was much happier "because her stomach doesn't hurt" but - as a vegetarian - she said dealing with livers and hearts "freaks her out".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“If we are in Rio Luna, I do not know this dead land,” he answered.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova