Synonyms for

Moors

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

Definition

A tract of open uncultivated upland; a heath.

Synonyms & similar words

moor wharf berth moorland tieup heath mire bog marsh swamp fen quagmire morass barren desert wilderness wasteland badlands tundra scrubland savanna steppe plain plateau mesa

Example sentences

  1. The moors are covered in purple heather.
  2. She walked across the moors on a sunny afternoon.
  3. The wind howled across the moors.
  4. The moors were once used for grazing sheep.
  5. The moors are home to many different types of birds.

Quotes

  • I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. - Hilaire Belloc
  • There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. - Sir Ranulph Fiennes
  • The moors were a great wild place, incredibly romantic. - Kate Bush

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