Examples of moonshine in a Sentence
Everything they said was just a load of moonshine.
during Prohibition, moonshine and “bathtub gin” were made secretly
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Yes, this $1.1 million purchase from the Keeneland yearling sale in September of 2023 looked better than a fresh bottle of moonshine in the Aristides, but his hall of fame conditioner will leave the Breeders’ Cup speculation to others for now.
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Today, Jones and his wife, Peg Hays, use this original still pot design to make award-winning, small-batch mash bill bourbons, moonshines, and more.
—Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The nettle moonshine might also be behind Huldah’s new backbone.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
The Haleiwa Distilling company, a popular destination that makes rum and moonshine, serves as a landing spot for donations and volunteers, mainly supported by the Lahui Foundation and a massive team of volunteers organized by locals Esme Damon and Brie Thomson.
—Chantell Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Today, Jones and his wife, Peg Hays, use this original still pot design to make award-winning, small-batch mash bill bourbons, moonshines, and more.
—Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The nettle moonshine might also be behind Huldah’s new backbone.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
The Haleiwa Distilling company, a popular destination that makes rum and moonshine, serves as a landing spot for donations and volunteers, mainly supported by the Lahui Foundation and a massive team of volunteers organized by locals Esme Damon and Brie Thomson.
—Chantell Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Moonshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonshine. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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moonshine
noun
moon·shine
ˈmün-ˌshīn 
2
: meaningless talk : nonsense
3
: alcoholic liquor
especially
: illegally produced whiskey made from corn
moonshiner
noun
-ˌshī-nər
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