Dartmoor

American  

[dahrt-moor, -mawr, -mohr] / ˈdɑrt mʊər, -mɔr, -moʊr /

noun

1. a rocky plateau in SW England, in Devonshire. About 20 miles (30 km) long.

2. a prison on this plateau.

3. one of an English breed of sheep having coarse, long wool.

4. one of an English breed of pony originating in Devon, noted for sure-footedness and longevity.

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Dartmoor British  

/ ˈdɑːtˌmʊə /

noun

1. a moorland plateau in SW England, in SW Devon: a national park since 1951. Area: 945 sq km (365 sq miles)

2. a prison in SW England, on Dartmoor: England's main prison for long-term convicts

3. a small strong breed of pony, originally from Dartmoor

4. a hardy coarse-woolled breed of sheep originally from Dartmoor

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Example Sentences

"This year's kits should be being born on both Dartmoor and Exmoor around now," Hamston said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Ann Thorpe, an auctioneer at Dartmoor Auctions, said "I think you do sometimes get ironic buys. Things like people's secret Santa presents and that kind of thing."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Zoos including Dartmoor, Paignton and Newquay, London and Whipsnade, Bristol and Jersey, which recorded a £4.8m deficit in 2024, have all reported financial struggles as they deal with rising costs.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

BBC South West's senior broadcast meteorologist David Braine said Dartmoor in Devon saw almost a month's worth of rainfall over the past 48 hours.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

The woman’s voice behind me said, “It's a fox, Gerry! Ted shot one last week what he thought was the Beast o' Dartmoor first off.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell