desert

noun
UK: /ˈdezərt/
US: /ˈdezərt/

  1. A hot, dry area with little or no vegetation.

    1. The desert is very hot during the day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many specialized plants and animals survive in the desert environment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

abandon wasteland forsake
desert verb

  1. To leave someone without help or support.

    1. Don't desert me now! [ ] [ ]
    2. He would never desert his friends, no matter how difficult the situation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To abandon a duty or post without permission.

    1. He deserted his post. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldier was accused of deserting his unit during the battle. [ ] [ ]
desert adjective

  1. Of or relating to a desert.

    1. We saw a desert fox. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plants are especially adapted to the harsh desert climate. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "desert" is /ˈdezərt/ in British English and /ˈdezərt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desert": abandon, wasteland, forsake.

Example usage of "desert": "The desert is very hot during the day.". More examples on the page.