bluemoon

/ˈbluːmoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare lunar event in which the Moon is near the full moon phase and is visible in the daytime due to its proximity to the Sun.

“The bluemoon was a rare sight, and we made sure to capture it with our cameras.”

2. noun

a colloquialism for a romantic or intimate evening, especially one under the light of the full moon.

“We had a lovely bluemoon dinner, just the two of us, with candles and flowers on the table.”

Synonyms

  • midnight
  • moonlight

Antonyms

  • dawn
  • daylight