Heathland
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heathland is a noun meaning A tract of scrubland habitats characterised by open, low growing woody vegetation, found on mainly infertile acidic soils. Similar to moorland but with warmer and drier climate.
Meaning
A tract of scrubland habitats characterised by open, low growing woody vegetation, found on mainly infertile acidic soils. Similar to moorland but with warmer and drier climate.
Example Sentences
Beyond the latter station—reached after traversing the only level mile of track between East Suffolk Junction and Beccles—a stiffish climb leads across heathland to Wickham Market Station, which is actually at Campsea Ashe, 1½ miles from the town of Wickham Market.
Word Forms
- heathlands
Synonyms for heathland
Depending on context, synonyms include heath.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heath, moor, scrubland, shrubland, down, lawn.
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