Definitions

1. adjective

lacking or showing a lack of fertility or productivity, especially in relation to the ability to produce offspring or plants.

“The barren landscape stretched as far as the eye could see.”

2. noun

a person or animal that is unable to produce offspring.

“The couple’s barren state weighed heavily on their minds.”

3. noun

a place or area that is unable to produce plants or vegetation.

“The barren desert landscape was unforgiving to travelers.”