adjective

"Barren" is an adjective that describes something that is lacking fertility or unable to produce vegetation or crops; it can also refer to a place or thing that is without children or offspring. Another way to describe this concept without using the word "barren" is "sterile" or "infertile." Additionally, a barren landscape or place can be described as "desolate" or "unproductive."

Example

1. The old oak barrel was weathered and rough to the touch, its sides scarred with years of use.
2. The barrel-aged wine had a rich, complex flavor, with notes of vanilla and oak from the aging process.
3. The thief hid in a narrow, cramped barrel to avoid being seen by the guards.