Ghost Estate

B2 16+

Collocations of ghost estate

empty houses
Frequency: 75 %

The ghost estate was dotted with empty houses waiting to be sold.

abandoned buildings
Frequency: 70 %

The ghost estate was filled with abandoned buildings.

desolate streets
Frequency: 60 %

The desolate streets of the ghost estate were eerie at night.

forgotten community
Frequency: 50 %

The ghost estate had become a forgotten community after the economic downturn.

haunted atmosphere
Frequency: 45 %

There was a haunted atmosphere in the ghost estate, making it a popular spot for ghost hunters.

Idiomatic Expressions for ghost estate

  • Phrase: ghost estate of bad decisions
    Meaning: a situation or place characterized by the negative outcomes of poor choices or planning
    Usage: The company found itself in a ghost estate of bad decisions after investing heavily in a failing market.