Definition

A bold or ambitious project or goal, often one that is difficult to achieve, similar to the challenge of landing on the moon.

Example

The company's new initiative is a real moonshot aimed at revolutionizing renewable energy.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest tech moonshot project?

Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds really ambitious!

I think it's exciting to see companies aiming for such a big goal like a moonshot.

Absolutely! It could change the industry if they pull it off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Moonshot → The word is formed from "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the natural satellite of Earth) and "shot" (from Old English *sceotan*, meaning to throw or launch). A moonshot originally referred to a mission to the moon, particularly in the context of space exploration, and has since evolved to mean an ambitious or visionary project.

Memory Tip

Imagine aiming to 'launch' ('shot') something towards the 'moon' — this helps you remember that a moonshot is an ambitious project aimed at achieving something extraordinary.

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