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heath
1[heeth]
noun
a tract of open and uncultivated land; wasteland overgrown with shrubs.
any of various low-growing evergreen shrubs common on such land, as the common heather, Calluna vulgaris.
any plant of the genus Erica, or of the family Ericaceae.
Heath
2[heeth]
noun
Sir Edward (Richard George), 1916–2005, British statesman: prime minister 1970–74.
heath
1/ hiːθ /
noun
a large open area, usually with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation, esp heather
Also called: heather. any low-growing evergreen ericaceous shrub of the Old World genus Erica and related genera, having small bell-shaped typically pink or purple flowers
any of several nonericaceous heathlike plants, such as sea heath
any of various heathlike plants of the genus Epacris : family Epacridaceae
any of various small brown satyrid butterflies of the genus Coenonympha, with coppery-brown wings, esp the large heath ( C. tullia )
Heath
2/ hiːθ /
noun
Sir Edward ( Richard George ). 1916–2005, British statesman; leader of the Conservative Party (1965–75); prime minister (1970–74)
Other Word Forms
- heathless adjective
- heathlike adjective
- heathy adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of heath1
Word History and Origins
Origin of heath1
Example Sentences
It's a key ingredient for any government hoping that economic growth will pay for its other spending commitments - on heath, defence and welfare.
Adding that the issue was a public heath "crisis," she said social media apps had become "more and more addictive" for children.
The New Forest is home to ancient woodland, fens, heaths and bogs, making it a diverse habitat.
A Sussex health trust is reminding students of its texting-based mental heath support scheme ahead of exam results day.
Heat health alerts are issued to warn health providers of the risk of a heat causing adverse impacts to the heath and wellbeing of the population.
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