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moor

[mʊə(r)]

moor Definition

  • 1a tract of open uncultivated upland; a heath
  • 2a member of a Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab descent, now living chiefly in northwest Africa

Using moor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sheep were grazing on the moor.

  • Example

    The novel is set on the Yorkshire moors.

  • Example

    The moor was covered in purple heather.

  • Example

    The hiker got lost on the moor.

moor Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for moor

Idioms Using moor

  • in a wild or desolate place, especially one that is bleak and inhospitable

    Example

    The couple's car broke down on the moors, leaving them stranded for hours.

  • a vast expanse of moorland

    Example

    As far as the eye could see, there was a sea of moorland stretching out before us.

  • moor and fen

    a phrase used to describe a wild and desolate place

    Example

    The old castle was situated on the edge of the moor and fen.

Phrases with moor

  • a group of Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab descent who conquered Spain in the 8th century and ruled it until the 15th century

    Example

    The Moors had a significant impact on Spanish culture and architecture.

  • moor up

    to bring a boat to a stop and tie it to a fixed point

    Example

    We moored up at the dock and went ashore.

  • to tie up a horse to prevent it from moving away

    Example

    He moored his horse to a post outside the store.

Origins of moor

from Old English 'mor', meaning 'marsh, fen'

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Summary: moor in Brief

The term 'moor' [mʊə(r)] refers to a tract of open uncultivated upland, often covered in heather. It can also refer to a member of a Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab descent. The phrase 'on the moors' denotes a wild or desolate place, while 'moor up' means to bring a boat to a stop and tie it to a fixed point. 'Moor a horse' means to tie up a horse to prevent it from moving away.