“Moat” or “Mote”—Which to use?

“Moat” or “Mote”

Overview

moat / mote are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

moat: (noun) ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.

mote: NA

Pronunciation

moat: m·OW·t

mote: m·OW·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “moat”

…had a drawbridge over the moat.
…the final ball into the moat, and summons Shenron, whom Upa…
…Great Tower encircled by a moat, a self-contained fortress in its…
…passage with crenelations spanned a moat and was strengthened in the…
Surrounding the porch is a moat to enable one to dip…
…on the grounds, outside the moat and walls of the castle.
…although it still had a moat, this was now an element…
…long with remnants of the moat.
…290 meters, and by a moat 25 to 30 meters wide,…
…by a balustrade and a moat.

Examples of “mote”

…American, and his wife, Mary Mote, a Trinidadian.

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