Moorland (Noun)
Meaning
Open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- We spent the afternoon trekking across the rugged moorland, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- The mist rolled in over the moorland, casting a mysterious gloom over the heather-covered hills.
- After a long climb, the pair reached the top of the moorland ridge and stopped to refuel with sandwiches and flask.
- He built his stone cottage on the edge of the vast moorland expanse, where the wind and wildlife reigned supreme.
- Walking across the moorland on a warm summer's day was like being immersed in a vibrant tapestry of colours and textures.