Heath: meaning, definitions and examples

Heath is used to describe open, uncultivated land with sandy soil and low vegetation like grasses, heather, and gorse, common in Britain.

• The wildflowers adorned the heath, creating a stunning natural landscape.
• Hikers traversed the heath, enjoying the rugged beauty of the land.

Moor is used for large open areas of high land, with poor drainage, covered with heather and coarse grasses, typical in regions like Scotland and northern England.

• They decided to camp on the moor, despite the warnings about unpredictable weather.
• The mysterious moor was shrouded in mist, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Moorland refers to a broader type of landscape that consists mainly of moors, often encompassing a larger area than a mere 'moor'.

• The expansive moorland stretched out before them, a mix of rolling hills and rugged terrain.
• She walked across the moorland, enjoying the solitude and vastness.

Wasteland describes barren or uninhabitable land, often implying an area destroyed or abandoned by human activity with a negative connotation.

• The old industrial site had become a desolate wasteland, devoid of life.
• After the forest fire, the once lush area turned into a bleak wasteland.

Refers to an open and uncultivated land with poor, sandy soil, often covered with rough grasses and shrubs. Used in geographical descriptions or ecological studies.

• The heath was vast and desolate, stretching out to the horizon
• Wildflowers bloomed sporadically across the heath

A low-growing shrub with small pink or purple flowers, often found in heaths and moorlands. Used primarily in botanical contexts or when describing landscapes

• The hillside was blanketed with beautiful heather in full bloom
• She admired the delicate heather swaying gently in the breeze

Commonly refers to common heather or a similar type of shrub. Used in botanical contexts or when discussing specific plant species.

• The ling covered the moor, giving it a purple hue
• They found the ling useful for making brooms and brushes