noun
mooring
Mooring (noun) means a place where a boat is tied up, or the ropes, chains, and anchors used to secure it there. Example: “The sailboat pulled away from its mooring at dawn.”
noun
1
A place where a boat is tied up, or the ropes, chains, and anchors used to secure it there.
"The sailboat pulled away from its mooring at dawn."
"Storm winds tore several boats loose from their moorings."
2
Something that gives a person a sense of stability or identity.
"Losing his job left him without any real moorings in life."
How to use mooring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fixed spot (and the equipment) for tying up a boat, or figuratively, something that keeps you grounded.
Common pairings
break free of its moorings
a safe mooring
lose one's moorings
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like mooring.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- moorings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The sailboat pulled away from its _____ at dawn.
Etymology
Named after the moorland of the Risem Moor where it is spoken.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for mooring
See all rhymes for mooring →Frequently asked questions
What does “mooring” mean?
The word “mooring” means a place where a boat is tied up, or the ropes, chains, and anchors used to secure it there. In plain terms, a fixed spot (and the equipment) for tying up a boat, or figuratively, something that keeps you grounded.
How do you use “mooring” in a sentence?
Here is “mooring” used in a sentence: “The sailboat pulled away from its mooring at dawn.”
What part of speech is “mooring”?
“Mooring” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mooring” have?
“Mooring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a place where a boat is tied up, or the ropes, chains, and anchors used to secure it there.
