Wasteland Definition & Meaning
wasteland
- noun
- an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation; "the barrens of central Africa"; "the trackless wastes of the desert"
"Wasteland" in song lyrics
See how wasteland is used in real songs:
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"In a winter wasteland"
Aesop Rock — The Yes and the Y'all -
"In the East where I'm from, Connecticut's a wasteland"
Apathy — Fear Itself -
"I get harsh, leave cowards in the wasteland"
Bliss N Eso — Vagina Ice
Words that rhyme with wasteland
Usage tips for "wasteland"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does wasteland mean?
- an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation; "the barrens of central Africa"; "the trackless wastes of the desert"
- What part of speech is wasteland?
- Wasteland is a noun.