new moon

English

Etymology

From Middle English newe mone.

Noun

new moon (plural new moons)

  1. The phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun.
  2. The moon when it is in conjunction with the sun.
  3. The phase of the moon when it is waxing.
  4. The moon when it is waxing.
  5. The day when the new moon is first seen or is expected to appear.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • (phase of moon when in conjunction with sun): full moon
  • (the moon when in conjunction with sun): full moon
  • (phase of moon when it is waxing): old moon
  • (the moon when it is waxing): old moon

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