lunar

[loo-ner]

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.

noun

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

lunar

/ 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

lunar

1. Relating to the Moon.

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

Other Word Forms

• unlunar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunar¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunar¹

C17: from Latin lūnāris, from lūna the moon

Example Sentences

The company noted that New Glenn will be used for lunar exploration, launching “mega-constellations” of satellites and national security purposes, such as the U.S.

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The company announced overnight that it just completed its 500th mission featuring reusable boosters, which a company executive said will help further the company’s lunar goals.

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“The moon is a gift from the universe,” Jeff Bezos recently said when talking about the benefits of lunar development and using it as a base for launching projects in space.

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In early 2026, Blue Origin is looking to launch a company cargo craft to the moon, aiming to land the ship on the lunar surface.

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It could show "whether they can play increased roles in near-term lunar exploration," he said.

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Related Words

• moony