(UK politics) An election loss for a prominent politician.

plural of spur of the moment

(informal) A sentimental or charming moment worthy of capturing in a photograph.

(idiomatic) A moment of great drama or sentimentality, suggesting the climax of a film.

(physics) The perpendicular distance from a pivot to a point undergoing torque

(idiomatic) A brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.

The moment when a country or a society realizes that it needs to catch up with apparent technological and scientific developments made by some other country or countries by increasing its investment into education, innovative research and development, etc.

(idiomatic) A memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.

(idiomatic) The moment or instant at which the solution to a problem, or some other significant realization, becomes clear.

A moment in time that defines something, such as a person's success or failure, achievement or demise, talent, etc.