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moonbeam

American  
[moon-beem] / ˈmunˌbim /

noun

  1. a ray of moonlight.


moonbeam British  
/ ˈmuːnˌbiːm /

noun

  1. a ray of moonlight

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Etymology

Origin of moonbeam

First recorded in 1580–90; moon + beam

Example Sentences

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This research was driven by nothing more than curiosity, he said, a desire to simply learn more about that beautiful volcanic pearl in the sky and its mystifying moonbeam.

From New York Times

"When we launched moonbeams for sweet dreams the paediatric team weren't sure what the response would be."

From BBC

Remembering their fellow member this week, the Cyprus Trail Runners wrote: “We hope Natalie is now running among the stars and planets she loved so much - whooping through the milky way and leaping over moonbeams.”

From The Guardian

Ms. Cameron may be a veteran of the modern self-care movement but her life has not been all moonbeams and rainbows, and it shows.

From New York Times

The concrete floor was finely coated with what appeared to be crushed moonbeams.

From New York Times