lunar

American  

[loo-ner] / ˈlu nər /

adjective

1. of or relating to the moon.

   the lunar orbit.

2. measured by the moon's revolutions.

   a lunar month.

3. resembling the moon; round or crescent-shaped.

4. of or relating to silver.

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noun

1. a lunar observation taken for purposes of navigation or mapping.

lunar British  

/ ˈluːnə /

adjective

1. of or relating to the moon

2. occurring on, used on, or designed to land on the surface of the moon

   lunar module

3. relating to, caused by, or measured by the position or orbital motion of the moon

4. of or containing silver

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lunar Scientific  

/ lo̅o̅′nər /

1. Relating to the Moon.

2. Measured by the revolution of the Moon around the Earth.

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Other Word Forms

• unlunar adjective

Etymology

Origin of lunar

First recorded in 1585–95, lunar is from the Latin word lūnāris of the moon. See Luna, -ar ¹

Example Sentences

In addition to preparing for Mars and lunar missions, SpaceX dominates the commercial launch industry and runs a successful satellite-internet business.

From MarketWatch

In addition to preparing for Mars and lunar missions, SpaceX dominates the commercial launch industry and runs a successful satellite-internet business.

From MarketWatch

These materials may include substances that could one day help support human activity on the lunar surface.

From Science Daily

There is also a partial lunar eclipse, three supermoons, a blue Moon, a February planet alignment plus an array of meteor showers to enjoy.

From BBC

The tiny grains of lunar dust are now stored in a high-security facility in Milton Keynes and are being studied by Prof Mahesh Anand, the only UK scientist currently granted access to the material.

From BBC

Related Words

• moony