1
a
: a tract of wasteland
b
: 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
2
a
: 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
b
: any of various plants that resemble true heaths
Synonyms
Dictionary Entries Near heath
Cite this Entry
“Heath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heath. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
heath
noun1
: any of a family of shrubby often evergreen plants that grow well on open barren usually acid and poorly drained soil
especially
: a low evergreen shrub with needlelike leaves and clusters of small flowers
2
: a usually level area of land overgrown with low shrubs
Biographical Definition
Heath
biographical name
Sir Edward (Richard George) 1916–2005 British prime minister (1970–74)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share