heather

1 of 2

noun

heath·​er ˈhe-t͟hər 

: heath sense 2a

especially : a common Eurasian heath (Calluna vulgaris) of northern and alpine regions that has small crowded sessile leaves and racemes of tiny usually purplish-pink flowers and is naturalized in the northeastern U.S.

heather

2 of 2

adjective

: heathery

Examples of heather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The 10th hole begins with a heroic tee shot over the surf before climbing toward a green tucked between rock outcroppings and heather. —Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

In true Olga Polizzi style, interiors lean into place: milky creams, Hebridean blues, Balmoral tartan, and heather hues. —Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025

Adjective

Aniston’s bag may have fall undertones, but the rest of her outfit, comprised of a heather gray tank top and straight-leg jeans, felt perfectly appropriate for late summer. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The heather gray color pairs with any of the other Thunder merch on this list. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English (northern) hather

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heather

• aether
• gether
• leather
• nether
• tether
• weather
• wether
• whether
• altogether
• together

Kids Definition

heather

noun

heath·​er

ˈhet͟h-ər

: heath sense 1

especially : a common evergreen heath of northern and alpine regions with very small stemless leaves and tiny usually purplish pink flowers

heathery

-(ə-)rē

adjective