English vocabulary · C1
Moonshot
/ˈmuːn.ʃɑːt/ · n.
Moonshot means a very big hard goal. It may seem far away, but people still try.
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Example sentences
- Building a new rocket was a moonshot.
- The team chose a moonshot goal.
Word origin and roots
from English
- moon — Earth's bright neighbor (from English)
- shot — one try (from English)
Synonyms and nuances
- DREAM — something you want (A Big Wish)
- GOAL — the end you seek (What You Want)
- PLAN — steps for a goal (What You Will Do)
Similar words
- dream
- goal
- plan
Lesson notes
Moonshot means a very big hard goal. It may seem far away, but people still try.
Related: dream, goal, plan. Use moonshot for a big plan that is hard but worth trying.
Building a new rocket was a moonshot. The team chose a moonshot goal.
From English. Moon means Earth's bright neighbor. Shot means one try. Together, moonshot means a very big try to reach a hard goal.