Word
moors
US/ˈmʊɹz/
UK/mˈɔːz/
Definition
n. large areas of open land that are often high up and covered with grass or purple flowers. These places are usually windy, wet, and not good for farming.
n. expansive areas of open, uncultivated land, typically characterized by acidic soil, peat, and low-growing vegetation such as heather. Often associated with the upland landscapes of the British Isles.
Examples
“We went for a long walk across the windy moors.”
“The hikers lost their way on the moors when a thick fog suddenly rolled in from the coast.”
“The desolate beauty of the Yorkshire moors has served as a haunting backdrop for many classic works of English literature, symbolizing both freedom and isolation.”
Examples
simple
“We went for a long walk across the windy moors.”
contextual
“The hikers lost their way on the moors when a thick fog suddenly rolled in from the coast.”
complex
“The desolate beauty of the Yorkshire moors has served as a haunting backdrop for many classic works of English literature, symbolizing both freedom and isolation.”
Usage
While 'moor' can be used in the singular to describe a specific area, the plural form is more common when referring to the general landscape.
Real-World Examples
“The Moors called it the 'queen of vegetables' and considered it one of the four great vegetables in Spain along with asparagus, aubergines and artichokes.” “In Cornwall, people gathered at locations including Bude and a stone circle on the moors, with one person describing the experience as "very strange" and "surreal".” Scan code
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