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 lunar and Martian samples were compared against a control group grown in Devonian soil, an ancient, clay-rich type from Devon, England.

From Salon

SpaceX must first demonstrate it can refuel the lander in Earth orbit in a complicated procedure after takeoff so it can carry out its lunar mission.

From Los Angeles Times

Mission specialist Christina Koch explained that the astronauts would be able to study the lunar surface in exquisite detail for a full three hours.

From BBC

It's been 50 years since any country has flown a crewed lunar mission.

From BBC

Instead, the Americans plan to stay, establishing a lunar base that would test humanity’s ability to live beyond Earth.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• moony