moire
noun (1)
ˈmȯr, ˈmwär\
Definition of moire
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a watered mohair
moiré
noun (2)
mwä-\
mwä-
or ˈmȯi(-ə)r,
ˈmȯr,
ˈmwär
\
Definition of moiré (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : an irregular wavy finish on a fabric
b : a ripple pattern on a stamp
2 : a fabric having a wavy watered appearance
3 : an independent usually shimmering pattern seen when two geometrically regular patterns (such as two sets of parallel lines or two halftone screens) are superimposed especially at an acute angle
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on moire
What made you want to look up moire? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
-
- Which of the following Q-without-U words means the number five in cards or dice?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
Words to improve your Scrabble game
Take the quiz -
Which Came First? Quiz
Do you know which word is older?
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share moire
Resources for moire