moors
word · lemma: moor
Definition
'Moors' are large, open, and often high areas of wild land with few trees, covered mainly with grass, heather, and sometimes wet, boggy ground. They are common in parts of Britain and northern Europe.
Usage & Nuances
'Moors' is mostly used in British English and in the plural, referring to landscape. Not to be confused with 'moor' (to anchor a boat) or 'Moor' (historical people). Common in literature describing British countryside, e.g., 'the Yorkshire moors.' Often evokes a wild or mysterious feeling.
Example Sentences
The mist rolled over the moors at dawn, making everything look mysterious.
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Wuthering Heights is famous for its wild, windy moors.
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Many birds nest in the moors during springtime.
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The sheep grazed on the wide moors.
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He walked for hours across the rainy moors.
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Plants like heather grow on the moors.
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