Example sentences for: moorish

How can you use “moorish” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Faro, Tavira, and Lagos are towns with a strong Moorish influence, and quiet mountain towns like Silves, Alte, and Salir are reminders of the days before golf courses and hotel chains.

  • Down by the river stands the Baños Árabes (Moorish Baths), with the vaulted roof still intact.

  • Alcalá la Real, as it was known in Roman times, was a Moorish fortified city from the early 8th century and remained a strategic bastion until the re-conquest of Granada in 1492, after which further Christian monuments were added.

  • One of the region’s most historic cities, its Moorish, Reconquista, and Renaissance roots are clearly visible.

  • Many Moorish place names also survive, including that of Fátima, the pre-eminent Catholic site in Portugal.


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