Meaning of the word heath in English

What does heath mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heath

US /hiːθ/

UK /hiːθ/

an area of open uncultivated land, typically on acid sandy soil, with characteristic vegetation of heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.

Example:

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horses were being exercised on the heath

Synonym:

moor heathland moorland scrub scrubs open country upland

a dwarf shrub with small leathery leaves and small pink or purple bell-shaped flowers, characteristic of heaths and moorland.

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