Luna

[ loo-nuh ]

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.
2. (in alchemy) silver.
3. (lowercase) Also Ecclesiastical. the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.

Luna

¹

/ ˈluːnɪk; ˈluːnə /

noun

1. any of a series of Soviet lunar space-probes, one of which, Luna 9 , made the first soft landing on the moon (1966)

Luna

²

/ ˈluːnə /

noun

1. the alchemical name for silver
2. the Roman goddess of the moon Greek counterpartSelene

Word History and Origins

Origin of Luna¹

From the Latin word lūna the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Luna¹

from Latin: moon

Example Sentences

Days after the general election that marked the midway point of his term as Los Angeles County sheriff, Robert Luna says he “absolutely” plans to run for office again in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said there have not been any credible threats to polling locations or toward poll workers in the county, but the department is continuing to monitor the situation.

From Los Angeles Times

The award-winning contemporary art museum unveiled its “Let’s Fly” show last week for a limited run at the Arts District’s Ace Mission Studios, which previously housed the fantastical amusement park Luna Luna.

From Los Angeles Times

The most important thing Layla wanted to draw attention to though, was the operation of Jamie’s agency for child actors, Luna Kids Casting.

From BBC

In East Los Angeles, several deputies were attacked with fireworks on Whittier Boulevard, Sheriff Robert Luna said, including one whose vest burned after they were hit by a firework.

From Los Angeles Times