rustbelt
rustbelt · rustbelts
A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concernsA region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns.
Meaning
1 sensesA region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns.
The rustbelt was hit hard by the recession because it no longer had the high-paying manufacturing jobs to keep the tax base up.
More definitions
- urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)
Origin
From rust + belt.From rust + belt.
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