Synonyms for

Moorland

Verb / ˈmʊˌrlænd / Another word for moorland — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an area of open, uncultivated land, typically high and covered with heather

Synonyms & similar words

moor heath heathland heather wasteland wilderness bog marsh swamp fen mire quagmire morass desolate barren uncultivated unproductive uninhabitable wild untamed rugged

Example sentences

  1. The moorland was covered in purple heather.
  2. We went for a walk on the moorland and saw a rabbit.
  3. The moorland can be a dangerous place in bad weather.
  4. The moorland was once used for grazing sheep.
  5. The moorland stretches for miles and miles.

Quotes

  • The moorland was dark and mysterious.
  • The wind howled across the moorland.
  • The moorland was covered in a thick blanket of fog.

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