English · Travel & Places
desert
/ˈdɛz.ərt/
[/ˈdɛz.ərt/]
dry barren region
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large, dry area of land with little rainfall and few plants, often covered in sand.
Example
The travellers crossed the vast desert on camels, resting only during the cooler nights.
The travellers crossed the vast desert on camels, resting only during the cooler nights.
Etymology
From Latin 'desertum', meaning an abandoned or deserted place.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and climate discussions.