wasteland
Translation
wasteland, barren land
Examples
The old factory site is now a wasteland.
The old factory site is now a wasteland.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) wasteland an area of barren land The old factory site is now a wasteland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barren, desert, wilderness; Antonyms: garden, oasis, paradise
Etymology
From 'waste' (unused, desolate) + 'land' (an area of ground). Literally 'wasted land'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'wasted land' – a land that is no longer useful or productive, left to ruin.