barren land

/ˈbærən lænd/

unproductive land

The desert is a vast expanse of barren land where little grows.

This describes land that is infertile and unable to support much plant life.

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.

Often used to describe deserts, over-farmed soil, or areas affected by natural disasters.

Collocations

barren landland that is unproductive and infertile

Use 'barren land' to describe areas that are naturally or artificially unproductive, such as deserts or over-farmed soil.

From Middle English 'barren' (unproductive) + 'land' (territory).

Commonly used in environmental, agricultural, and geographical contexts to describe land that cannot sustain plant life.

barren

unproductive or infertile

adjective

land

territory or soil

noun

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