Lunar

Pronunciation: /ˈluːnər/

Definitions of lunar

adjective relating to the moon or resembling the moon

Example Sentences

A1 The lunar eclipse was visible from our backyard.

A2 The astronauts collected samples from the lunar surface.

B1 Scientists study the lunar cycle to understand its effects on Earth.

B2 The spacecraft landed safely on the lunar module.

C1 The lunar landscape is barren and desolate.

C2 The astronauts conducted experiments in the lunar laboratory.

Examples of lunar in a Sentence

formal The lunar module successfully landed on the surface of the moon.

informal Let's go check out the lunar eclipse tonight!

slang I heard there's a sick lunar party happening this weekend.

figurative His mind was in a lunar orbit, lost in deep thought.

Grammatical Forms of lunar

• past tense: lunared
• plural: lunars
• comparative: more lunar
• superlative: most lunar
• present tense: lunes
• future tense: will lunar
• perfect tense: have lunared
• continuous tense: is luring
• singular: lunar
• positive degree: lunar
• infinitive: to lunar
• gerund: lunaring
• participle: lunared

Origin and Evolution of lunar

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lunar' originated from the Latin word 'lunaris', which is derived from 'luna' meaning moon.

Evolution of the word: The word 'lunar' has retained its original meaning related to the moon since its first known use in the 15th century.