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ghost town
noun
: a once-flourishing town wholly or nearly deserted usually as a result of the exhaustion of some natural resource
Examples of ghost town in a Sentence
After all the gold was mined, the place became a ghost town.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 30-mile stretch of roadway offers plenty of hiking, camping, breathtaking views and even a ghost town.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 31 May 2024
Unlike Eastland in its final days, Fairlane is far from a ghost town and still has a lot of stores, including a Macy's, JC Penney, Forever 21, Hollister and even a Powerhouse Gym.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 May 2024
Two dogs were abandoned in a Utah county of ghost towns within weeks of each other — and are now becoming the best of friends in their new lives.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2024
Today, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is a dilapidated ghost town that symbolizes neglect.
—Kevin Shird, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
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“Ghost town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghost%20town. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
ghost town
noun
: a town deserted because some natural resource has been used up
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