What is another word for ghost town?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊst tˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

A "ghost town" refers to a deserted or abandoned place where no human activity takes place. There are several synonyms for this term, including abandoned town, deserted town, forgotten town, empty town, and silent town. These terms are commonly used to describe towns that have been left behind due to economic decline, natural disasters, or unexpected circumstances. A ghost town can be found in any part of the world, and it often serves as a symbol of the past and what could have been. Although these towns may be empty, they still hold a wealth of history and stories that can be explored by curious visitors.

Synonyms for Ghost town:

What are the hypernyms for Ghost town?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    ruin, lost city, deserted village, abandoned settlement, barren landscape, deserted area, deserted town, forsaken city.

What are the hyponyms for Ghost town?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ghost town (as nouns)

Famous quotes with Ghost town

  • San Francisco can no longer afford to be a city divided between downtown and neighborhoods, with a downtown that becomes a ghost town when workers go home for the evening.
    Gavin Newsom

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