Definition of MOONBEAM

moonbeam

Plural: moonbeams

Noun

  • A ray of light from the moon.
  • a ray of moonlight
  • A shaft of moonlight.
  • Any of various Australasian lycaenid butterflies of the genus Philiris.
  • Someone who tends to be dreamy and prone to unrealistic romanticism.
  • A goal or aspiration that appears attractive but is ultimately insubstantial.

Examples

  • The word ’MOONBEAM’ shone brightly on the board, a clear and elegant play.

Origin / Etymology

Compound of moon + beam.

Synonyms

moon ray, moon-ray

Scrabble Score: 14

moonbeam: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
moonbeam: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
moonbeam: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

moonbeam: valid Words With Friends Word