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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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Learn the unique aspects of moonlight gardening, from plant selection to creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
The 2000 satirical horror film, based on a 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis, starred Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker moonlighting as a serial killer.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Learn the unique aspects of moonlight gardening, from plant selection to creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
That’s after Emily went to jail at the end of A Simple Favor, and Stephanie, moonlighting as a private detective, helped put her there.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
The 2000 satirical horror film, based on a 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis, starred Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a New York City investment banker moonlighting as a serial killer.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonlight. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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