Muir

[ myoor ]

noun

1. Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.
2. John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.

Muir

¹

/ mjʊə /

noun

1. MuirEdwin18871959MScottishWRITING: poetWRITING: novelistWRITING: critic Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

muir

²

/ myr; mjuːr; muːr /

noun

1. 1. a Scot word for moor 1
   2. ( in place names )

      Sheriffmuir

Example Sentences

The envisioned Range of Light monument — a nod to naturalist John Muir’s moniker for the Sierra Nevada — was endorsed by more than 50 state legislators in an August letter.

From Los Angeles Times

Sierra Club founder John Muir rhapsodized about the purity of wilderness, supporting the push to protect Yosemite’s lands from the “dirty” influence of the native tribes who inhabited it.

From Salon

Throughout the day, journalist David Muir will lead coverage.

From Salon

John Muir, a towering figure among environmentalists, made harmful and disparaging remarks about Native Americans and Black people.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump also raged about CBS and ABC’s purported mistreatment of him, suggesting the presidential debate’s moderators “David Muir and that woman” weren’t fair to him because they fact-checked his claims.

From Salon