Sturgeon Moon

Pronunciation: /ˈstɜːrdʒən muːn/

Definitions of sturgeon moon

noun the full moon that occurs in August, named after the sturgeon fish that were abundant during this time of year

Example Sentences

A1 The sturgeon moon is the full moon in August.

A2 During the sturgeon moon, fishermen often catch more fish.

B1 Many cultures have special rituals or celebrations during the sturgeon moon.

B2 The sturgeon moon is also known as the full green corn moon.

C1 In some Native American traditions, the sturgeon moon signifies abundance and harvest.

C2 The sturgeon moon is named after the large fish that were once abundant in North American rivers.

Examples of sturgeon moon in a Sentence

formal The sturgeon moon is the full moon that occurs in August.

informal Hey, did you see the sturgeon moon last night?

slang I heard the sturgeon moon is supposed to be super bright tonight.

figurative The sturgeon moon cast a silver glow over the lake, illuminating the water.

Grammatical Forms of sturgeon moon

• past tense: sturgeon mooned
• plural: sturgeon moons
• comparative: more sturgeon moon
• superlative: most sturgeon moon
• present tense: sturgeon moons
• future tense: will sturgeon moon
• perfect tense: have sturgeon mooned
• continuous tense: is sturgeon mooning
• singular: sturgeon moon
• positive degree: sturgeon moon
• infinitive: to sturgeon moon
• gerund: sturgeon mooning
• participle: sturgeon mooned

Origin and Evolution of sturgeon moon

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Native American

Story behind the word: The term 'sturgeon moon' originates from Native American tribes who named each full moon of the year based on natural phenomena or seasonal events.

Evolution of the word: The term 'sturgeon moon' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use, referring to the full moon in August when sturgeon fish are abundant in North American waters.