1887 H. D. Rawnsley vii. ii. i. 147 Bright in the moon-washed heaven the Charioteer Hangs.
1902 W. D. Howells 62 A few moon-washed stars pierce the vast vault with their keen points.
1997 J. Gallas 36 I saw a storm riding on its moon-washed clouds.
2016 B. L. Durfee xlvii. 700 Foamy waves crested the sea in the distance, glinting with a moon-washed glow.