Heathland (Noun)
Meaning
A tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The heathland stretched as far as the eye could see, a vast expanse of sandy soil and scrubby vegetation.
- The hikers trudged through the heathland, their boots sinking into the dry earth as they searched for a glimpse of wildlife.
- The heathland was ablaze with color in the spring, as the gorse and heather burst into bloom.
- Conservation efforts were underway to restore the heathland to its former glory, after years of neglect and overgrazing.
- The heathland was a haven for birds and insects, its scrubby vegetation providing a perfect habitat for a wide range of species.