brownfield site
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An area of land previously used for industrial or commercial purposes that is now vacant or underused.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The council approved a plan to build new housing on an old _____."
Answer: brownfield site
In your own words, what does "brownfield site" mean?
An area of land previously used for industrial or commercial purposes that is now vacant or underused.
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