Moore Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈmɔɹ/, /ˈmʊɹ/

mor, moor

UK

/ˈmɔː/, /ˈmʊə/

maw, moo-uh

Definition

Moore is usually a family name in English. It refers to a person’s surname, not a common vocabulary word with a general meaning.

Usage & Nuances

Use it with capitalization: 'Moore,' not 'moore,' in normal writing. It commonly appears after titles or first names, as in 'Mr. Moore' or 'Julia Moore.' Learners should not confuse it with common nouns.

• Spanish: Moore (apellido)
• Portuguese (BR): Moore (sobrenome)
• Portuguese (PT): Moore (apelido)
• Chinese (Simplified): 穆尔（姓氏）
• Chinese (Traditional): 穆爾（姓氏）
• Hindi: मूर (उपनाम)
• Arabic: مور (اسم عائلة)
• Bengali: মুর
• Russian: Мур
• Japanese: ムーア
• Vietnamese: Moore
• Korean: 무어
• Turkish: Moore
• Urdu: مور
• Indonesian: Moore

Example Sentences

No, not Smith — I said Moore.

natural

I got an email from Anna Moore.

basic

Mr. Moore is my math teacher.

basic

The name on the door is Moore.

basic

You should ask Dr. Moore about the test results.

natural

I think Moore was the last person to leave the office.

natural