badlands
What is another word for badlands? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Dry, heavily eroded terrain, often marked by jagged rock formations and little vegetation.
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How to use badlands
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the Badlands
badlands terrain
Etymology
A direct translation of a Canadian French phrase meaning "bad lands to cross," itself borrowed from a Lakota phrase describing land that was difficult to travel through.
Full origin of badlands →Frequently asked questions
What does “badlands” mean?
The word “badlands” means dry, heavily eroded terrain, often marked by jagged rock formations and little vegetation. In plain terms, a harsh, rocky, eroded stretch of land that's difficult to farm or travel across.
How do you pronounce “badlands”?
“Badlands” is pronounced BAD-landz (/ˈbæd.lændz/ in IPA).
How do you use “badlands” in a sentence?
Here is “badlands” used in a sentence: “The hikers explored the badlands, with their strange striped cliffs and canyons.”
What part of speech is “badlands”?
“Badlands” is a noun.
Where does the word “badlands” come from?
The word “badlands” comes from French. A direct translation of a Canadian French phrase meaning "bad lands to cross," itself borrowed from a Lakota phrase describing land that was difficult to travel through.
