1. past tense of moonwalk; moved backward while appearing to walk forward, a dance move popularized by Michael Jackson
Usage: informal; dance/entertainment context
2. past tense of moonwalk; walked on the surface of the moon
Usage: literal/historical; space exploration context

Examples

• Michael Jackson moonwalked across the stage during his famous performance.
• The dancer moonwalked smoothly to the beat of the music.
• Astronauts moonwalked on the lunar surface during the Apollo missions.
• She practiced the moonwalk move until she could moonwalk as well as the professionals.
• The backup dancers moonwalked in perfect synchronization with the lead performer.