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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Outside Online, 21 Aug. 2024
On one rendition, the waves are depicted with rows of diamonds glowing in moonlight, and on the other, with cloisonné enameling in colors that represent vegetation on the cliffs.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
Alatorre became senior class president at Garfield High, moonlighting as a bill collector for a jewelry store before enrolling at Cal State L.A.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Bring a headlamp just in case cloud cover obscures the moonlight.
—Outside Online, 21 Aug. 2024
On one rendition, the waves are depicted with rows of diamonds glowing in moonlight, and on the other, with cloisonné enameling in colors that represent vegetation on the cliffs.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
That means employees lack buying power at local stores, are living paycheck to paycheck and moonlighting to provide for their families.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
Alatorre became senior class president at Garfield High, moonlighting as a bill collector for a jewelry store before enrolling at Cal State L.A.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonlight. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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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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