Used in a Sentence

moonlight

How to use moonlight in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for moonlight.

Editorial note

I was hoping this was going to be about programmers that moonlight as plumbers on the side.

Examples9
Definitions2
Parts of speech2

Quick take

the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of moonlight gathered in one view.

noun

the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by"

verb

work a second job, usually after hours; "The law student is moonlighting as a taxi driver"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for moonlight.

noun

the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by"

verb

work a second job, usually after hours; "The law student is moonlighting as a taxi driver"

Example sentences

1

I was hoping this was going to be about programmers that moonlight as plumbers on the side.

2

No. You get the special line staffed by TSA agents who moonlight as cynical standup comedians used to dealing with hecklers.

3

If you want to talk non-flashy technology, I use some:* Electricity keeps me warm in winter, and lets me see things in the dark without flame or moonlight.

4

However, sometimes, when Halley's Comet refracts some moonlight into swamp gas and takes your fleet down, you as an operator have to do some really crazy shit.

5

In a separate statement, the family said: On October 14th, 2011 Abdulrahman, along with some of his tribes youth have gone barbecuing under the moonlight.

6

A statement from Abdel-Rahmans family read, he left with some friends for dinner under the moonlight when an American missile landed, killing Abdel-Rahman and his friends.

7

Personal background: 10+ years as a moonlight freelancer in live concert production in addition to the two engineering universities.

8

See the sidebar "Five nearly-true ninja myths":"Ninja clothing was made to be light and hard to see in the dark - but jet-black would cause the form to stand out in moonlight, so a dark navy blue dye was usually used"

9

Things ranging from who owns your IP when you moonlight, to what are your rights when the police pull you over, to what your responsibilities as a homeowner are, to what you should consider before getting married.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use moonlight in a sentence?

I was hoping this was going to be about programmers that moonlight as plumbers on the side.

What does moonlight mean?

the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by"

What part of speech is moonlight?

moonlight is commonly used as noun, verb.