waxing moon

noun

the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing.
Compare waning moon.

Origin of waxing moon

First recorded in 1660–70

Words nearby waxing moon

waxcloth, waxen, waxer, waxeye, waxing, waxing moon, waxleaf privet, waxplant, waxwing, waxwork, waxworks