heath
Translation
heath, moor
Examples
We went for a walk on the heath.
We went for a walk on the heath.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the heath)) an area of open, uncultivated land We walked across the heath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moor, moorland, common
Etymology
From Old English 'hǣþ', meaning uncultivated land, especially where heather grows.
Memory Tips
Picture a vast, open landscape like in 'Wuthering Heights'. It sounds like 'heat', but it's often a cool, windy place.