MOONSHINE Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

moonshine

noun

ˈmün-ˌshīn

Definition of moonshine

as in alcohol

illegally produced liquor during Prohibition, moonshine and "bathtub gin" were made secretly

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as in liquor

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk serving all sorts of moonshine at the bar

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as in nuts

language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense a book about the so-called good old days that's sentimental moonshine

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Recent Examples of moonshine The nettle moonshine might also be behind Huldah’s new backbone. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 The other spirits, including the moonshine, can be found at websites like Total Wine now. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 Fans in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky haven’t been this excited since the invention of moonshine. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025 In his office at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Wheeler kept several jars of brownish-red homemade moonshine that were natural conversation pieces when the talk turned to NASCAR’s roots. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moonshine

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Noun

Rubbing Alcohol Head to the drug store for a bottle of 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean windows.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Food and drink Three meals a day—included in the rate, except for alcohol—are served in the main lodge, with every group being assigned the same table during their stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

As a result, our northern neighbor banned the sale of American booze (which is still ongoing in nearly all Canada’s provinces today).

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
No business bought more bottles of booze from state liquor stores than Bardenay’s downtown Boise location during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of booze

Noun

So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Statham, who turned 59 this summer and is still in incredible shape, performs on his usual high-octane, no-time-for-nonsense level.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
The nonsense began last year as a stunt tied to a cryptocurrency group, but more recently has been linked to groups protesting league policies.

— Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonsense

Noun

On the second, Lemon lined up as the right slot, stepped inward as if to run block, then looped back into the short flats, where Hurts struck him on a play-action bootleg.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
From that point on, offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase called play-action bootlegs and other rollouts that enabled Simpson to find receivers, many of them wide open.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bootleg

Noun

Our last night in Valoria la Buena was spent among newfound friends, discussing the Strokes, love and coffee, all while enjoying a little rum.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Here, Mojito Masters mix up the signature cocktail using fresh mint, lime, and locally made Papa’s Pilar rum.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rum

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