Definition

The time when the moon appears above the horizon in the evening.

Example

We watched the beautiful moonrise from the beach.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a beautiful moonrise?

Yes, I remember watching one at the beach last summer.

It must have been stunning with the reflection on the water.

Absolutely! The moonrise made the whole evening magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moonrise → It is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the natural satellite of Earth) and "rise" (from Old English *rīsan*, meaning to ascend or get up). The word "moonrise" refers to the event of the moon ascending into the sky.

Memory Tip

Imagine the moon, which is the natural satellite, 'ascending' into the sky — that's what moonrise means.

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