MOR

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. middle-of-the-road.

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mor. ² American  

abbreviation

1. morocco.

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MOR ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. middle-of-the-road: used esp in radio programming

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Mor. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Morocco

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mor ³ British  

/ mɔː /

noun

1. a layer of acidic humus formed in cool moist areas where decomposition is slow Compare mull 4

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Etymology

Origin of mor

Danish

Example Sentences

The composer mentioned he was in search of a story for his new chamber opera commission from MOR.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

The Seattle-based MOR soon began commissioning new works to present alongside music by figures whose voices had been cut off by the Holocaust.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

This is a deathly dull MOR dirge, hastily written by Evita lyricist Tim Rice and perfunctorily performed by Coolidge for Roger Moore's sixth outing as 007.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2020

This is age used somewhat cynically, however, again as a marker of thoughtful MOR authenticity.

From The Guardian • Oct. 30, 2018

MOR: What say you, lady? speak out, I beseech you.

From Epicoene: Or, the Silent Woman by Jonson, Ben