C1adjectivehometravel
US/ˈspɑːr.tən/
UK/ˈspɑː.tən/
very simple and plain, with no comfort or luxury
In context
The hostel rooms were spartan, with just a bed and a small table.
He lives a spartan life and spends almost nothing on himself.
The soldiers followed a spartan diet of rice and boiled vegetables.
Words that go with spartan
adjective + noun
- spartan conditionsvery basic and uncomfortable living circumstancesThe climbers lived in spartan conditions for two weeks.
- spartan lifestylea way of life with very few comfortsThe monk follows a spartan lifestyle and owns almost nothing.
- spartan accommodationa place to stay with only the bare basicsThe hostel offers spartan accommodation at a low price.
- spartan dieta very plain, limited way of eatingHe survived on a spartan diet of rice and beans.