moonlight

/ˈmuːnlaɪt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The light reflected from the Moon, which seems to emanate from it.

2

The silvery colour of the light reflected by the Moon.

3

Synonym of moonshine (“illegally produced or smuggled spirits”).

4

Chiefly in to do a moonlight: short for moonlight flit (“an act of secretly leaving premises without paying the rent, supposedly at night by the light of the Moon; hence, any act of escaping at night”).

5

A picture of a scene illuminated by light reflected by the Moon.

6

A journey made at night when the Moon is shining.

7

An oratorical competition; also, a participant in such a competition.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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