barren land
/ˈbærən lænd/noun phrase★Intermediate— unproductive land
general
Land that is infertile and unable to support plant growth or agriculture.
After years of deforestation, the area became barren land.
The land lost its fertility due to environmental damage.
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Often used to describe deserts, over-farmed soil, or areas affected by natural disasters.
Collocations
barren landland that is unproductive and infertile
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'barren land' to describe areas that are naturally or artificially unproductive, such as deserts or over-farmed soil.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'barren' (unproductive) + 'land' (territory).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in environmental, agricultural, and geographical contexts to describe land that cannot sustain plant life.
Word Breakdown
barren
unproductive or infertile
adjectiveland
territory or soil
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