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UK//ˈweɪst.lænd//US//ˈweɪst.lænd//

Meaning of A wasteland

An area of land that is barren, desolate, and often uninhabitable.

In simple words: An empty and desolate area of land.

A wasteland in a sentence

  • The nuclear explosion left behind a wasteland where nothing could survive.
  • After years of neglect, the once vibrant city became a wasteland littered with debris.
  • The poet described his heartbreak using the metaphor of a wasteland.
  • In the book, the protagonist wanders through a wasteland, searching for lost hope.
  • The wasteland stretched endlessly, with only a few scraggly plants managing to grow.

How to use A wasteland

Use 'wasteland' to describe barren landscapes. It can be literal or metaphorical, often in discussions of destruction or neglect.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'waste' and 'land' together - a land that is wasted and unproductive.

Related words

Collocations with A wasteland

  • abandoned wasteland
  • urban wasteland
  • nuclear wasteland
  • barren wasteland
  • desolate wasteland

Synonyms for A wasteland

  • desolation
  • barrens
  • blasted land
  • desert
  • wilderness

Common mistakes with A wasteland

  • Confusing 'wasteland' with 'landfill' - they refer to different types of places.
  • Using 'wasteland' in a context that doesn't reflect emptiness or barrenness.
  • Omitting the article 'a' when needed, e.g., saying 'wasteland' instead of 'a wasteland'.

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Frequently asked questions about A wasteland

What does A wasteland mean?

An empty and desolate area of land.

What is the definition of A wasteland?

An area of land that is barren, desolate, and often uninhabitable.

How do you use A wasteland in a sentence?

The nuclear explosion left behind a wasteland where nothing could survive.

Can you give another example of A wasteland?

After years of neglect, the once vibrant city became a wasteland littered with debris.

What are synonyms for A wasteland?

Common alternatives include desolation, barrens, blasted land, desert, wilderness.

What words go with A wasteland?

It commonly pairs with abandoned wasteland, urban wasteland, nuclear wasteland, barren wasteland, desolate wasteland.

What are common mistakes when using A wasteland?

Confusing 'wasteland' with 'landfill' - they refer to different types of places. Using 'wasteland' in a context that doesn't reflect emptiness or barrenness. Omitting the article 'a' when needed, e.g., saying 'wasteland' instead of 'a wasteland'.

How do you pronounce A wasteland?

US: //ˈweɪst.lænd//, UK: //ˈweɪst.lænd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A wasteland?

Use 'wasteland' to describe barren landscapes. It can be literal or metaphorical, often in discussions of destruction or neglect.