A2noun 10K+

Desert

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdezət/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdezərt/"]/

Meaning of Desert

a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. Many deserts are covered by sand.

In simple words: A large area with very little water and few plants, usually sandy.

Desert in a sentence

• The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
• Many animals, like camels, are adapted to live in the desert.
• They decided to desert the ship when it began to sink.
• She felt sad when her friends chose to desert her during the game.
• The desert landscape is often dry and has very few plants.

How to use Desert

Use 'desert' to describe barren landscapes or to talk about environments like the Sahara. Be careful not to confuse it with 'dessert', which means sweet food served after a meal.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'desert' as a 'desolate' place with sand and little life.

Related words

Collocations with Desert

• arid
• barren
• dry
• become
• turn into
• turn to
• stretch
• area
• country
• land
• across the desert
• through the desert
• in the desert

Synonyms for Desert

• wasteland
• barren
• dry land
• savanna

Opposites of Desert

• oasis
• jungle
• forest

Common mistakes with Desert

• Confused with 'dessert', the sweet course after a meal.
• Using 'desert' in a plural form incorrectly.
• Mispronouncing it as 'dee-zurt' instead of 'deh-zurt'.

Frequently asked questions about Desert

What does Desert mean?

A large area with very little water and few plants, usually sandy.

What is the definition of Desert?

a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. Many deserts are covered by sand.

How do you use Desert in a sentence?

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

Can you give another example of Desert?

Many animals, like camels, are adapted to live in the desert.

What are synonyms for Desert?

Common alternatives include wasteland, barren, dry land, savanna.

What is the opposite of Desert?

Opposite meanings include oasis, jungle, forest.

What words go with Desert?

It commonly pairs with arid, barren, dry, become, turn into, turn to, stretch, area, country, land, across the desert, through the desert, in the desert.

What are common mistakes when using Desert?

Confused with 'dessert', the sweet course after a meal. Using 'desert' in a plural form incorrectly. Mispronouncing it as 'dee-zurt' instead of 'deh-zurt'.

How do you pronounce Desert?

US: /["/ˈdezərt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdezət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Desert?

Use 'desert' to describe barren landscapes or to talk about environments like the Sahara. Be careful not to confuse it with 'dessert', which means sweet food served after a meal.

What CEFR level is Desert?

"Desert" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.