lunar

[loo-ner] / ˈlu nər /

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to the moon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

moony

WEAK

celestial interstellar lunatic lunula orbed planetary solar stellar sublunar

Example Sentences

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It also allows researchers to refine methods used to determine the ages of different lunar surfaces by studying how quickly craters and their features change over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

"First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But the smoothness of this mission - from launch to lunar flyby - has shifted the probability in the right direction.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“This is a voyage of exploration, not lunar science and that’s fine!”

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

There ought to be a better way to work a lunar!

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham