moor
moor
Moor (noun) means a wide stretch of open, often hilly land covered in heather and rough grass, with poor, boggy soil. Example: “They hiked across the misty moor for hours.”
noun
1
A wide stretch of open, often hilly land covered in heather and rough grass, with poor, boggy soil.
"They hiked across the misty moor for hours."
"Sheep grazed on the windswept moor."
verb
1
To tie up and fix a boat in place with ropes, chains, or an anchor.
"They moored the yacht at the marina overnight."
"The fishing boat was moored to the old wooden jetty."
How to use moor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a stretch of wild, boggy heathland, or to tie a boat securely in place.
Common pairings
a bleak moor
moor a boat
moor a ship
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Word forms
- Plural
- moors
- Third person singular
- moors
- Past tense
- moored
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Etymology
From Old English mōr, related to Dutch moer and German Moor, all meaning boggy upland.
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What does “moor” mean?
The word “moor” means a wide stretch of open, often hilly land covered in heather and rough grass, with poor, boggy soil. In plain terms, either a stretch of wild, boggy heathland, or to tie a boat securely in place.
How do you pronounce “moor”?
“Moor” is pronounced moor (/mʊə/ in IPA).
How do you use “moor” in a sentence?
Here is “moor” used in a sentence: “They hiked across the misty moor for hours.”
What is the opposite of “moor”?
The opposite of “moor” — its antonyms — is unmoor.
What part of speech is “moor”?
Depending on how it is used, “moor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “moor” come from?
The word “moor” comes from Old English. From Old English mōr, related to Dutch moer and German Moor, all meaning boggy upland.
Is “moor” a common word?
“Moor” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “moor” have?
“Moor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wide stretch of open, often hilly land covered in heather and rough grass, with poor, boggy soil.
