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 best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out. —Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024

The classic silhouette is available in black, heather gray, moss green, navy, camel, and, my personal favorite, mauve. —Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Choose from heather gray or black and get a hat that’s warm while still being breathable. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024

On October 25, Turner stepped out in perhaps the most basic wardrobe staple there is: a pair of heather grey sweatpants with no added frills or intrigue. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024

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

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