Definitions

1. noun

A region of the United States, especially the Midwest, that has experienced significant economic decline and industrial decline, often associated with the decline of the steel industry.

“The city’s economy was once a thriving part of the Rustbelt, but now it struggles to stay competitive.”

2. noun

A region of a country that has experienced economic decline or industrial decline, often due to globalization or technological changes.

“The Rustbelt in Europe has been affected by the shift of manufacturing to Eastern Europe.”