verb Download 🔗Share To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night. Examples : "Even though he had a full-time job as a teacher, Mr. Jones moonlighted as a taxi driver on weekends to earn extra money for his family. " job business work economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for. Examples : "While a student, Sarah moonlighted as a cashier at the grocery store. " job business work action economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting. Examples : "The old storage closet, designed only to hold cleaning supplies, moonlighted as a quiet study space for students during lunch breaks. " biology biochemistry function science technical word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry out undeclared work. Examples : "Even though he had a full-time job as a teacher, John moonlighted as a taxi driver to earn extra money for his family. " job business economy work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Illuminated by moonlight. Examples : "The moonlighted snow sparkled like a million tiny diamonds. " appearance nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading