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noun

ˈmu̇r How to pronounce moor (audio)
Definition of moornext
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as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country as she wanders the windswept moor, the novel's heroine vows that she will never marry the vicar

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as in marsh
spongy land saturated or partially covered with water a mysterious figure who was said to have haunted the moors of southwest England

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moor

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verb

as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position moored the boat to the dock

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Recent Examples of moor
Noun
Everything about this verdant, bucolic space is antithetical to the fog, fire, and wide-open, sprawling moors that have so far dominated the movie. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 There, ladies and gentlemen rode the moors, shot pigeons, and did other wildly romantic activities for an imaginative eleven-year-old. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Powering oil operations with wind turbine A tension-leg platform (TLP) is a buoyant, floating structure moored to the seafloor by taut, vertical steel cables. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 This week, according to public data, Breakthrough is moored off the Costa Smeralda in northeastern Sardinia, near Porto Cervo. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moor
  1. prairie
  2. marsh
  3. fasten
  4. steppe
  5. wetland
  6. secure
  7. plain
  8. swamp
Noun
  • There are flag sweaters and skate sneakers and prairie skirts; there are Cheyanne moccasins and Mennonite bonnets and the not-quite-holy Yankees baseball cap.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Royce Ben Jameson was arrested on suspicion of the offense of firing woods or prairie and third-degree criminal trespass.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of prairie
Noun
  • Of course, there’s an aesthetic component to the National Park Service’s selection of land, too, as the landscapes range from wetlands and wildlife refuges to marshes.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Businesses impacted by sewer overflow The Great Marsh Shellfish Company is nestled in the marshes along the Rowley River.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of marsh
Verb
  • On the rocks below, instructors help complete beginners fasten their harnesses, chalk their hands and search for the next hold on the granite wall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
Definition of fasten
Noun
  • Uzbek fans have reveled in the chance to showcase their country and culture, staying behind long after the matches ended to pose for photos as steppe warriors, give away the country's ubiquitous embroidered duppy skullcaps, or just joyously dance to drums.
    — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • Patagonia is a diverse region in southern Chile and Argentina, with glaciers, mountains and fjords to the west, stretching into steppe and desert toward the east.
    — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Definition of steppe
Noun
  • Northeast of Watoga State Park and Calvin Price State Park, this wildlife refuge protects dozens of rare plant and animal species that thrive in the high-elevation wetlands (including, yes, fireflies).
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • Rainfall increases water levels in ponds and wetlands, or creates temporary pools that provide ideal—and safer—breeding grounds for eggs and tadpoles to survive.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of wetland
Verb
  • Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of secure
Noun
  • The winery sits among vines on the ancient plain of Oia, which gives the visit a calmer feel than the crowd above it.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
    — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of plain
Noun
  • As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Some of the most important pollinator plants in Connecticut include bee balm, buttonbush, columbine, geranium, goldenrod, highbush blueberry, New England aster, New Jersey tea and swamp milkweed.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
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“Moor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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