Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barren-land
noun
/ˈbærən lænd/
Definition
A barren land is a type of land that is unable to support vegetation or crops due to its poor soil quality or environmental conditions.
Examples
- The desert is a vast barren land with little life.
- After years of drought, much of the farmland has turned into barren land.
- The explorers trekked across the barren land, searching for signs of water.
Meaning
Barren land typically refers to wasteland that lacks nutrients necessary for plant growth, leading to minimal or no vegetation.
Synonyms
- desolate land
- wasteland
- unproductive land
