1
a
: 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
moiré
adjective
or moire
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Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The oldest examples of moire at the Victoria and Albert Museum are scraps of dress fabrics from the early 1600s, featuring floral patterns on a silk moire background.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
Try coupling moire with a bold print fabric, like using one on upholstery and another on drapes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
Look no further than the Les Forets wallcovering by Arte (shown here), while Nobilis introduced a new moire-like fabric in the motif in vibrant colorways.
—Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 27 Jan. 2023
While in the audience for Roger’s fall/winter 2020 collection, Roach saw the moire and silk dress and knew immediately that Zendaya was the right client for the piece.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2020
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Noun
The towering 18-foot Christmas tree delivers a distinct entryway presentation with floral ikat ornaments and moires in shades of celadon and cornflower blue.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The oldest examples of moire at the Victoria and Albert Museum are scraps of dress fabrics from the early 1600s, featuring floral patterns on a silk moire background.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
Try coupling moire with a bold print fabric, like using one on upholstery and another on drapes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
Look no further than the Les Forets wallcovering by Arte (shown here), while Nobilis introduced a new moire-like fabric in the motif in vibrant colorways.
—Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 27 Jan. 2023
While in the audience for Roger’s fall/winter 2020 collection, Roach saw the moire and silk dress and knew immediately that Zendaya was the right client for the piece.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2020
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“Moire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moire. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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moiré
noun
moi·ré
mȯ-ˈrā,
mwä-
variants
or moire
: a fabric (as silk) that has a shiny wavy-patterned surface
moiré
adjective
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