rustbelt

[US]/ˈrʌst.belt/
[UK]/ˈrʌst.belt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A region of decaying or deindustrialized industry, especially in the northern United States.
Word Forms
Pluralrustbelts

Phrases & Collocations

rustbelt cities

rustbelt area

rustbelt economy

rustbelt decline

rustbelt revival

rustbelt town

rustbelts

rustbelt state

Example Sentences

the rustbelt city of detroit has struggled with economic decline for decades.

rustbelt communities are experiencing a renaissance as young entrepreneurs arrive.

politicians are paying attention to rustbelt voters in the upcoming election.

the rustbelt once dominated american manufacturing, but global competition changed everything.

many rustbelt towns lost their main employers when factories closed.

the rustbelt working class felt abandoned by both political parties.

rustbelt poverty rates have risen as good-paying manufacturing jobs disappeared.

some rustbelt cities are successfully transforming their economies through technology.

the rustbelt narrative often overlooks stories of resilience and adaptation.

federal investment could help revitalize infrastructure in rustbelt regions.

rustbelt residents are demanding better educational opportunities for their children.

the cultural identity of rustbelt america is deeply rooted in industrial heritage.

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