Disused

/dɪsˈjuzd/ adjective

Definition

No longer in use; abandoned or left without any purpose or function.

Etymology

From 'dis-' (not/reverse) combined with 'used' (past participle of use). Literally means 'reversed from use' or 'un-used.'

Kelly Says

Disused buildings and infrastructure have become a fascinating subject for urban explorers and photographers—they reveal how quickly civilization can seem to vanish. Some disused train stations have become restaurants, libraries, or museums because their architecture is too beautiful to waste.

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