Meaning of the word moonwalk in English

What does moonwalk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

moonwalk

US /ˈmuːn.wɑːk/
UK /ˈmuːn.wɔːk/
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Noun

1.

a dance move in which the dancer appears to glide backward while seemingly moving forward, popularized by Michael Jackson

Example:
Michael Jackson's moonwalk amazed audiences worldwide.
Learning the moonwalk takes a lot of practice.
2.

a walk on the surface of the Moon

Example:
The astronauts performed a historic moonwalk.
The first moonwalk was a monumental achievement for humanity.

Verb

1.

to perform the moonwalk dance move

Example:
He tried to moonwalk across the stage.
Can you moonwalk?
2.

to walk on the surface of the Moon

Example:
Astronauts hope to moonwalk on Mars someday.
Only a few people have had the privilege to moonwalk.