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barrens Synonyms
Another word for barrens
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• noun (Context 1)
Expanses of infertile, sandy, or rocky land characterized by sparse, stunted vegetation, such as pine or scrub oak, especially in eastern North America and subarctic regions.
Usage Example
"Wild blueberries thrive in the acidic, sandy soil of the coastal wasteland."
Strong
wasteland
badlands
heath
Weak
moorland
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Barrens. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/barrens