Synonyms of moor

Antonyms of moor

Collocations of moor

bleak moor
Frequency: 70 %

The bleak moor stretched out endlessly before them.

windswept moor
Frequency: 60 %

The windswept moor was a desolate yet beautiful landscape.

heather-covered moor
Frequency: 50 %

The heather-covered moor was a riot of purple and green hues.

lonely moor
Frequency: 45 %

She wandered the lonely moor, seeking solace in its vastness.

Idiomatic Expressions for moor

  • Phrase: moor's law
    Meaning: a humorous play on 'Moore's Law,' which refers to the observation that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, while 'moor's law' implies a humorous or exaggerated rule or principle related to moors or marshy areas
    Usage: According to moor's law, the number of mosquitoes on the moor doubles every hour!