1. Plural of moire; a wavy or rippled pattern that appears on a fabric, typically silk, created by pressing or calendering.
Usage: textile term; often used in fashion and interior design
2. Plural of moire; an optical interference pattern that results when two regular patterns overlap at a slight angle.
Usage: technical term used in printing, photography, and digital imaging

Examples

• The designer chose several moires for the evening gown collection.
• The silk moires had a lustrous, shimmering appearance.
• Moires can appear on digital screens when photographing striped patterns.
• The printer adjusted settings to avoid unwanted moires in the halftone image.
• Vintage moires from the 1950s are highly sought after by collectors.