Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moonset

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.53 in modern English

Syllables: moon-set
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The setting of the moon below the horizon.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Coordinate term: sunset"

Etymology

From moon + set.

Usage

Inflected Forms

moonsets (plural) moon-set (alternative) moon set (alternative)

Synonyms

moondown

Antonyms

moonrise

Questions

What does moonset mean?: The setting of the moon below the horizon.
Where does moonset come from?: From moon + set.

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