Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wasteland
noun
/ˈweɪst.lænd/
Definition
A wasteland is a barren or forsaken area that is unproductive or desolate.
Examples
- The abandoned factory was located in a wasteland of crumbling concrete and overgrown weeds.
- After the wildfire, the once vibrant forest turned into a wasteland, stripped of its beauty.
Meaning
The term suggests a place that is devoid of life, resources, or vegetation, often resulting from neglect or harmful activities.
Synonyms
- desolation
- blight
- desert
- barren land
