ghost town
The term "ghost town" refers to abandoned settlements, often marked by empty buildings and a sense of desolation.
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Definition
B2Geography
(common)A town that has been deserted and is no longer inhabited.
Example
- After the mine closed, the once-bustling community became a ghost town.
C1History
(academic)A previously thriving town that was abandoned due to economic or environmental factors.
Example
- Historians study ghost towns to understand the economic impacts of industrial decline.
B2Figurative
(figurative)Any place or thing that has been deserted or abandoned.
Example
- The shopping mall felt like a ghost town after most stores closed down.
Similar
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