noun
- the practice of working at a second job, especially at night, in addition to one’s regular employment
Usage: informal
verb
- working at a second job in addition to one’s regular employment
Usage: present participle of moonlight
Examples
- The teacher was moonlighting as a waiter to pay off student loans.
- His moonlighting at the restaurant helped cover his mortgage payments.
- Many nurses engage in moonlighting to supplement their income.
- She’s been moonlighting as a freelance writer on weekends.
- The company policy prohibits moonlighting for competitors.
- Moonlighting has become more common due to rising living costs.