Muir

American  

[myoor] / myʊər /

noun

1. Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.

2. John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.

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muir ¹ British  

/ myr, mjuːr, muːr /

noun

1. 1. a Scot word for moor 1

   2. ( in place names )

      Sheriffmuir

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Muir ² British  

/ mjʊə /

noun

1. Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

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Example Sentences

"Significant and long-term action is needed to reverse the damage done and see necessary water quality improvement," Muir added.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Muir said: "We are already experiencing firsthand the impacts of climate change through the frequent and severe storms we are witnessing and more frequent and extreme flooding events."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The 50-year-old beat Scotland's Adam Muir 5-1 in Yushan, and will progress to the third round after Ishpreet Singh Chadha, his next scheduled opponent, withdrew from the event.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

They met in the 1960s on their first day of ninth grade at John Muir High School in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

But after lunch, her mother had taken her to Muir Woods.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi