Moonshine

Pronunciation: /ˈmunˌʃaɪn/

Definitions of moonshine

noun the light of the moon

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that people used to make moonshine during the Prohibition era.

A2 Moonshine is a type of homemade alcohol that is often made illegally.

B1 The police raided a hidden distillery producing moonshine in the mountains.

B2 Moonshine has a high alcohol content and is usually made from corn or sugar.

C1 Some people enjoy the taste of moonshine and collect different varieties from different regions.

C2 The process of distilling moonshine requires skill and precision to get the desired flavor profile.

Examples of moonshine in a Sentence

formal Moonshine refers to any kind of distilled alcohol that is made in an unlicensed and illegal manner.

informal My grandpa used to make his own moonshine in the backyard.

slang Let's sneak some moonshine into the party and have a good time.

figurative The moonshine danced on the water, creating a beautiful reflection.

Grammatical Forms of moonshine

• past tense: moonshined
• plural: moonshines
• comparative: more moonshine
• superlative: most moonshine
• present tense: moonshines
• future tense: will moonshine
• perfect tense: has moonshined
• continuous tense: is moonshining
• singular: moonshine
• positive degree: moonshine
• infinitive: to moonshine
• gerund: moonshining
• participle: moonshined

Origin and Evolution of moonshine

First Known Use: 1475 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'moonshine' originated from the Middle English term 'mone shine' which meant moonlight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'moonshine' came to be associated with illegally distilled alcohol, particularly in the United States during the Prohibition era. The term evolved to refer to homemade or illicitly produced alcohol that was often made under the cover of darkness, hence the connection to moonlight.