barren land

noun phrase

Meaning

An area of ground that is unable to produce vegetation or crops, often due to poor soil, lack of water, or harsh climate.

Examples

The volcanic eruption left behind a landscape of barren land.
After years of drought, the once fertile fields had become barren land.

Synonyms: arid, desolate, infertile, wasteland

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barren land

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈbærən ˈlænd/

Definition

An area of ground that is unable to produce vegetation or crops, often due to poor soil, lack of water, or harsh climate.

Examples

The volcanic eruption left behind a landscape of barren land.
After years of drought, the once fertile fields had become barren land.
Attempts to cultivate the barren land were unsuccessful.

How to Use barren land

barren land (noun phrase): Land that is unable to produce vegetation or crops. — "The explorers found themselves in barren land."
barren soil (noun phrase): Soil that is unable to support plant growth. — "This region has barren soil due to erosion."

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