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

Oxblood looks beautiful with heather grey, chocolate brown pairs nicely with black, avocado green adds a punch to winter whites, and powder pink can always be worn with denim. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024

Ben Lomond Scottish Gin Ben Lomond’s unique flavor profile is a tribute to the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, combining traditional gin botanicals with a touch of heather and rowan berries. —Emily Price, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Adjective

Porte Jacquemus is dressed in his Saturday-morning best—white boat shoes, loose-fitting bright white trousers, and, over a heather gray hoodie, a billowing white tracksuit jacket trimmed with blue. —Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024

Available in 12 vibrant and neutral colors, including a heather gray shade that looks so similar to Vergara’s, this is a great option for those searching for a thicker matching sweatsuit. —Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 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