moored

American  

[moord] / mʊərd /

adjective

1. (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.

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verb

1. 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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The Shy Maid was moored to a weathered pier on the east bank of the Rhoyne.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Related Words

• immobile
• motionless
• parked
• stagnant
• static