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rustbelt

The correct spelling is rustbelt.

How to pronounce rustbelt

noun

Say it like: Rus-tbe-lt

The correct spelling is rustbelt. A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns. For example: "The rustbelt was hit hard by the recession because it no longer had the high-paying manufacturing jobs to keep the tax base up."

Usage Examples

The rustbelt was hit hard by the recession because it no longer had the high-paying manufacturing jobs to keep the tax base up.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns.

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