Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barren-plain
Noun
/ˈbærən pleɪn/
Definition
A barren plain is an extensive area of flat land that is devoid of vegetation and incapable of supporting plant life.
Examples
- The hikers trudged across the barren plain, where no signs of life could be found.
- After the wildfire, the once vibrant forest was reduced to a barren plain.
- The artist captured the beauty of the barren plain in her painting, highlighting the contrast of the dry earth against the blue sky.
Meaning
The term emphasizes the desolate and lifeless nature of the landscape, indicating an absence of fertility or growth.
Synonyms
- Desolate land
- Sand desert
- Dry plain
- Barren earth
