Synonyms for

Muir

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

Definition

Muir means 'moor' or a tract of open uncultivated upland; a heath.

Synonyms & similar words

johnmuir muir heath moor tundra barren desolate wilderness wasteland scrubland grassland steppe plain prairie savanna pampas badlands mesa plateau highland mountain

Synonyms by register

Formal

heathland moorland upland heath

Literary

waste fen bog

Antonyms

forest woodland jungle grove copse thicket

Common collocations

  • vast muir
  • open muir
  • windswept muir
  • lonely muir
  • across the muir
  • on the muir
  • the muir stretched

Word family

noun muir

Usage note

Muir is a Scottish word for an area of open, uncultivated land, often covered with heather. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, especially in Scotland and Northern England.

Example sentences

  1. The muir was covered in heather.
  2. The Scottish muirs are known for their beauty.
  3. The muir stretched out before us for miles.
  4. The muir was home to many wild animals.
  5. The sheep grazed on the muir.

Quotes

  • The muir is a wild and desolate place, but it has its own beauty. - Unknown
  • I love walking on the muir, it's so peaceful and quiet. - Jane Austen
  • The muir is a place where you can get lost in your thoughts. - Robert Frost

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