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heathland

noun

Definition of heathland

as in grassland

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Recent Examples of heathland The new species has been found throughout the Simien Mountains in habitats from forests to heathlands, or sandy regions with shrubs and short trees, according to the study. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 Instead of relying on sheer distance, the course tests precision, creativity, and course management—hallmarks of the great heathland layouts that inspired it. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Near his home in Kent there were two prominent ridges, the North and South Downs; between them lay an expanse of woodlands and heathlands known as the Weald. — Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025 The design of the New Course was inspired by classical heathland style. — Carrie Coolidge, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for heathland

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Noun

After years of grassland research and hikes through curlew habitat, evocative moments from the birds’ lives were vivid in my mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Long before it was considered cotton country, this was open grassland where bison roamed, and Mississippian people built towns and mounds.

— Shayla Martin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of grassland

Noun

Also near the town of Orick, Bald Hills Road runs a little over 30 miles from east to west, passing expansive meadows and historic ranches along the way.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026
Offering over 30 miles of trails throughout the Howard Buford Recreation Center, Mount Pigsah features a 1,518-foot peak surrounded by more than 2,200 acres of oak savanna, meadows, riverside habitat and wooded slopes.

— Austin Perry, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of meadow

Noun

Most of the area’s rolling hills remain pastureland, and during the day the loudest sound is the jangling of cowbells.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
When Karen and Ron Pyle bought their house in Keller’s Adalina at Bloomfield neighborhood in 2008, their property backed up to pastureland.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pastureland

Noun

Beyond its vineyard and winery, the property features pastures and livestock pens designed for cattle, horses, sheep and pigs.

— Joan Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The three-acre grounds offer an equestrian’s essentials—a four-stall barn with a tack room, office, and saloon set beside a riding arena and three pastures—plus a couple of resort-style touches like a pool and spa.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of pasture

Noun

This show-stopping historical hotel on the edge of the moor combines roaring fires and old-world grandeur with one of Devon’s best spas.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Teresa as a character, this image of troubled woman walking around moors with wind in her hair and in her black dress, was really strong in my head for many years.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of moor

Noun

With this season's addition of Richardson's Ridge, 200 acres of beginner- and intermediate-friendly glades and groomers, the resort owns bragging rights as the third biggest ski area in Canada, with 4,200 acres of skiable terrain.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
The mysterious glade is actually likely a piece of land that broke off from the reservoir’s shoreline as a result of record-high water levels this year.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

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