the Rustbelt
noun
: the northeastern and midwestern states of the U.S. in which many factories (such as steel mills) have closed because of changes in the economy
Cite this Entry
“The Rustbelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Rustbelt. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
