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

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

High winds have kept ferries moored in ports, with Greek media reporting some departures may resume on Thursday, weather permitting.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The vault is structured like “an onion layer,” moored to bedrock and closely guarded, according to company Chief Executive Josh Phair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Avenger class ships are capable of finding and destroying moored and seabed mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Scipio left his father's boat where he had moored it.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

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