Pronunciation: /ˈbærənz/
noun an area of barren land; a wasteland
A1 The barrens were vast and empty, with no signs of life.
A2 The explorers ventured into the barrens, hoping to find hidden treasures.
B1 The barrens stretched for miles, offering a desolate but beautiful landscape.
B2 The barrens were once lush forests, but now they lay barren and lifeless.
C1 The barrens were a stark reminder of the environmental devastation caused by human activity.
C2 The researchers studied the barrens to understand how ecosystems can recover from complete destruction.
adjective describing something as barren or desolate
A1 The barrens land was not suitable for farming.
A2 The barrens landscape was desolate and empty.
B1 The barrens region had very little vegetation and wildlife.
B2 Exploring the barrens terrain was a challenging experience.
C1 The barrens ecosystem was fragile and easily disturbed.
C2 The barrens environment was characterized by its stark beauty.
formal The barrens were a vast, desolate landscape with very little vegetation.
informal We decided to go exploring in the barrens, but there wasn't much to see.
slang The barrens are totally dead, nothing but rocks and dirt.
figurative Her mind felt like a barren wasteland, devoid of any creative thoughts.
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