Meaning & use

lunar

adjective·Academic

Relating to the moon or measured by its cycles.

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The lunar calendar determines the date of several traditional holidays.

Scientists carefully studied rock samples collected during the lunar missions.

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Lunar contrasts with 'solar'; a lunar month is about 29.5 days, based on the moon's phases.

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