verb Download 🔗Share To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night. Examples : "Even though Maria works full-time as a teacher, she's been moonlighting as a freelance writer to earn extra money. " 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 : "Even though she's a full-time teacher, she's also been moonlighting as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money. " business job work 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 enzyme, primarily known for breaking down sugars, is now found to be moonlighting as a regulator of cell growth. " biology biochemistry science function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry out undeclared work. Examples : "Even though he had a full-time job, he was moonlighting as a pizza delivery driver to earn extra money. " job business economy work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A period of working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night. Examples : "John's moonlighting as a pizza delivery driver helps him pay for his college tuition. " work business job economy time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
