Wasteland
Definition
(noun) An unused or barren area of land, often desolate and empty
Examples
“The post-apocalyptic movie depicted a bleak wasteland devoid of life.”
“After the mill shut down, the yard turned into a wasteland.”
“That old lot behind the station is a wasteland now.”
“We crossed a wasteland of broken glass and rusted pipes.”
“By August, the soccer field was just a wasteland, with dead grass and empty bleachers.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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