1
: the moon when half its disk appears illuminated
2
: something shaped like a crescent
3
: the lunule of a fingernail
half-moon
adjective
Examples of half-moon in a Sentence
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This half-moon shoulder bag is my leather go-to for the summer.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
Between the resort’s wings was a half-moon pool surrounded by lush landscaping and towering palm trees.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The tufted green booths, ribs of light wood and half-moon windows are inviting.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, organizers at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo have bought a thousand eclipse glasses for a viewing event, complete with black-and-white half-moon cookies.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
The mat is available in two different sizes, as well as a half-moon version.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Guests will be able to visit 10 wineries for tastings — some of which are offering additional attractions like an eclipse eve tarot card reading, special slushies and half-moon cookies.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
The 28 mm watch is presented with a case and mono-rang bracelet created from stainless steel, with signature Constellation features including the polished claws, half-moon facets and a diamond-paved bezel.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
The dining room is warm and inviting, decorated with semicircular green booths, ribs of wood across the ceiling and half-moon windows, the sort of place that’s as good for date night as a business meal as a family reunion.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
Between the resort’s wings was a half-moon pool surrounded by lush landscaping and towering palm trees.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
The tufted green booths, ribs of light wood and half-moon windows are inviting.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Meanwhile, organizers at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo have bought a thousand eclipse glasses for a viewing event, complete with black-and-white half-moon cookies.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
The mat is available in two different sizes, as well as a half-moon version.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Guests will be able to visit 10 wineries for tastings — some of which are offering additional attractions like an eclipse eve tarot card reading, special slushies and half-moon cookies.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024
The 28 mm watch is presented with a case and mono-rang bracelet created from stainless steel, with signature Constellation features including the polished claws, half-moon facets and a diamond-paved bezel.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
The dining room is warm and inviting, decorated with semicircular green booths, ribs of wood across the ceiling and half-moon windows, the sort of place that’s as good for date night as a business meal as a family reunion.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
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