heathy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heathy
First recorded in 1400–50, heathy is from the late Middle English word hethy. See heath, -y 1
Example Sentences
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Such a nature-positive future would ensure we have the heathy ecosystems we need to support both human and nonhuman life within a stable climate on our irreplaceable planet.
From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2023
Despite the dry weather, he says the "currents have looked good all year" and irrigation "kept them alive and heathy".
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2022
He advised that, in the short term, the bureau should halt the mass roundups until heathy and safe conditions can be guaranteed.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022
But residents of lower-income areas also have limited access to the heathy foods and opportunities cited above.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021
In the afternoon Mabel and he walked across a heathy common that sloped to the river mouth.
From Wyndham's Pal by Bindloss, Harold
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