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/

Noun

an area of open uncultivated land, typically in Britain, with characteristic vegetation of heather, gorse, and coarse grasses

Example:
We went for a long walk across the windy heath.
The wild ponies grazed on the open heath.