Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desert
noun
/ˈdɛz.ərt/
Definition
A deserted area, often characterized by a lack of vegetation and severe climate.
Examples
- The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
- Many animals have adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the desert.
- After the party, the hall was a desert filled with leftover decorations.
Meaning
A usually dry, barren area of land that is in greater part uninhabited or unproductive and is often sandy or rocky.
Synonyms
- wasteland
- wilderness
- barren land
