heath

noun
UK: /hiːθ/
US: /hiːθ/

  1. A large area of open land that is not used for farming, with rough grass and small wild plants.

    1. The heath was covered in purple heather flowers.
    2. We enjoyed a long walk across the heath, admiring the vast, open landscape.

  2. A specific type of shrub that commonly grows on open, uncultivated land.

    1. The heath provides shelter for many small animals.
    2. Various species of heath thrive in the acidic soil of the moorland.

Synonyms

moor wasteland moorland common
heath verb

  1. To plant or cultivate heath plants in a particular area.

    1. They decided to heath the garden with native species.
    2. The plan is to heath the area, creating a natural habitat for local wildlife.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heath" in English means: A large area of open land that is not used for farming, with rough grass and small wild plants., A specific type of shrub that commonly grows on open, uncultivated land..

The phonetic transcription of "heath" is /hiːθ/ in British English and /hiːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heath": moor, wasteland, moorland, common.

Example usage of "heath": "The heath was covered in purple heather flowers.". More examples on the page.