heath Synonyms
heath Meaning
heath (n)
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation
heath (n.)
A low shrub (Erica, / Calluna, vulgaris), with minute evergreen leaves, and handsome clusters of pink flowers. It is used in Great Britain for brooms, thatch, beds for the poor, and for heating ovens. It is also called heather, and ling.
Also, any species of the genus Erica, of which several are European, and many more are South African, some of great beauty. See Illust. of Heather.
A place overgrown with heath; any cheerless tract of country overgrown with shrubs or coarse herbage.
heath Sentence Examples
- The towering mountains and dense heath painted a rugged landscape.
- The ancient heath pulsated with the chorus of birdsong.
- Straying from the path led them deep into the treacherous heath.
- The barren heath provided little sustenance for the weary travelers.
- Legends spoke of a mysterious creature that roamed the desolate heath at night.
- The pungent aroma of heather filled the air, perfuming the heath.
- The wind howled across the heath, carrying with it a sense of foreboding.
- The tranquil beauty of the heath belied its hidden dangers.
- The heath transformed into a vibrant tapestry of color as wildflowers bloomed.
- The expanse of heath stretched out before them, inviting exploration and adventure.
FAQs About the word heath
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers, a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and s
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The towering mountains and dense heath painted a rugged landscape.
The ancient heath pulsated with the chorus of birdsong.
Straying from the path led them deep into the treacherous heath.
The barren heath provided little sustenance for the weary travelers.
