Heath — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhēth/

Meaning & Definition of Heath

Heath (noun)

  1. a tract of wasteland
  2. an extensive area of rather level open uncultivated land usually with poor coarse soil, inferior drainage, and a surface rich in peat or peaty humus
  3. any of a family (Ericaceae, the heath family) of shrubby dicotyledonous and often evergreen plants that thrive on open barren usually acid and ill-drained soil; especially, an evergreen subshrub of either of two genera (Erica and Calluna) with whorls of needlelike leaves and clusters of small flowers

Heath (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a broad area of level or rolling treeless country

    "not much grows on the heath besides heather"

    similar: campo, champaign, down(s), grassland, lea, llano, moor, pampa, plain, prairie, savanna, steppe, tundra, veld
    related: field, meadow, floodplain, bottom, bottomland, flat, lowland, plateau, table, tableland, upland

  2. land that is uninhabited or not fit for crops

    "drove through a vast, empty heath that seemingly had no end"

    similar: barren, desert, desolation, no-man's-land, waste, wasteland
    related: badland, brush, bush, dust bowl, open, open air, outdoors, out-of-doors, nature, wild, wilderness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Heath

The most common words with a similar meaning to Heath:

campo, champaign, down(s), grassland, lea, llano, moor, pampa, plain, prairie, savanna, steppe, tundra, veld, barren, desert, desolation, no-man's-land, waste, wasteland

Related Words for Heath

field, meadow, floodplain, bottom, bottomland, flat, lowland, plateau, table, tableland, upland, badland, brush, bush, dust bowl, open, open air, outdoors, out-of-doors, nature, wild, wilderness

Word Forms of Heath

Derived words: heathless (adjective), heathlike (adjective), heathy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Heath

Middle English heth, from Old English hǣth; akin to Old High German heida heather, Old Welsh coit forest

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Heath

heath hen, Heath Robinson

Frequently Asked Questions about Heath

What does "Heath" mean?

"Heath" means a tract of wasteland. As a noun, it is defined as: a tract of wasteland. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Heath"?

Other words for "Heath" include campo, champaign, down(s), grassland, lea, llano, moor and pampa. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Heath" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Heath"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Heath". Common alternatives include campo, champaign, down(s), grassland, lea, llano, moor, pampa, plain and prairie.

How do you use "Heath" in a sentence?

Examples of "Heath" in a sentence: "not much grows on the heath besides heather"; "drove through a vast, empty heath that seemingly had no end".

Is "Heath" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Heath" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Heath"?

"Heath" is pronounced /ˈhēth/.

What is the origin of the word "Heath"?

"Heath" comes from Middle English heth, from Old English hǣth; akin to Old High German heida heather, Old Welsh coit forest. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Heath" meaning "a broad area of level or rolling treeless country"?

When "Heath" (noun) means a broad area of level or rolling treeless country, synonyms include campo, champaign, down(s), grassland, lea and llano.