wasteland
noun/ˈweɪstlænd/
Frequency rank: #10,799 most common English word
Meaning
a large area of land that is empty, barren, or unable to support life or development.
Example sentence
The old factory was torn down, leaving behind wasteland where nothing seemed to grow.
Synonyms & related words
- desert
- wilderness
- barren
- badlands
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