Synonyms

moored

American

[moord] / mʊərd /

adjective

(of a ship, boat, dirigible, buoy, etc.) secured in a particular place, as by ropes, cables, or anchors.

We relaxed on the dock at night, staring at the stars and listening to the ocean lapping against the moored boats.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of moor.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

unmoored

adjective

Etymology

Origin of moored

First recorded in 1595–1605; moor ² + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective; moor ² + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb

Example Sentences

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“Psychologically, I’m moored somewhere. This place is my anchor.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The futures contracts aren’t moored to any underlying equity stake in the company.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Earlier this week, the Green Party admitted that Polanski may have failed to pay council tax while living in a houseboat moored in an east London marina.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Storm Erminio has flooded streets, closed some schools and moored ferries.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

They looked at boats moored close together in marinas, or alone at the ends of long docks.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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