LookItUp

lunar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈluːnər/ · UK /ˈluːnə/

lunar means: Related to the Moon or looking like it.

adjective

THE MOONB2

Related to the Moon or looking like it.

  • We watched a lunar eclipse.
  • The astronauts collected rocks from the lunar surface.
  • This calendar follows the lunar cycle.

Similar words: lunarlike, lunary, moonish, moonlike

Common phrases: lunar eclipse, lunar surface, lunar landing

CRESCENT SHAPEC2

Shaped like the thin, curved Moon seen near the start or end of its monthly cycle.

  • The mark has a lunar shape.
  • A narrow lunar outline curves around the edge.
  • The drawing shows a lunar bone shaped like a crescent.

Similar words: crescent-shaped, lunate

Common phrases: lunar shape, lunar outline, lunar mark

Questions about lunar

What does lunar mean?

Related to the Moon or looking like it.

What is lunar in other languages?

Türkçe: Ay'a ait · Español: lunar · Français: lunaire · Deutsch: lunar · Italiano: lunare · 日本語: 月の

How do you pronounce lunar?

In American English /ˈluːnər/; in British English /ˈluːnə/.

How do you use lunar in a sentence?

We watched a lunar eclipse. The astronauts collected rocks from the lunar surface.

Learn lunar while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

Phrases with lunar

lunar in other languages

More words