moonlighted; moonlighting
: to hold a second job in addition to a regular one
moonlighter
noun
Examples of moonlight in a Sentence
Noun
A figure appeared in the moonlight.
Verb
She is a secretary who moonlights as a waitress on weekends.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
For example, several waterfalls, such as Victoria Falls in southern Africa and Cumberland Falls in Kentucky, see lunar rainbows when the bright moonlight gets refracted in the dense mist.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
The Republicans Jon Bramnick Mr. Bramnick, 71, a moderate state senator who moonlights as a stand-up comedian, has for years been open about his disapproval of Mr. Trump.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Join 12 others in the comments View Comments One key aspect Roulin said needed further explanation was the behavior of voles under moonlight.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
For example, several waterfalls, such as Victoria Falls in southern Africa and Cumberland Falls in Kentucky, see lunar rainbows when the bright moonlight gets refracted in the dense mist.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Some of the lighter, glittery shades (like Angel and Nudity) can moonlight as highlighter, too.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
The Republicans Jon Bramnick Mr. Bramnick, 71, a moderate state senator who moonlights as a stand-up comedian, has for years been open about his disapproval of Mr. Trump.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonlight. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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moonlight
1 of 2 noun
moon·light
-ˌlīt 
: the light of the moon
moonlight
2 of 2 verb
: to work at a second job in addition to a regular one
moonlighter
noun
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