Desert: meaning, definitions and examples
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desert
[ ˈdez.ərt ]
hot climate
A large, dry, barren area of land, often covered with sand or rocks.
Synonyms
barren land, wasteland
Examples of usage
- The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
- The desert is known for its extreme temperatures during the day.
sweet food
A sweet course typically consisting of pastry or fruit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She enjoyed a delicious chocolate dessert after dinner.
- I always save room for dessert when dining out.
Translations
Translations of the word "desert" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deserto
🇮🇳 रेगिस्तान
🇩🇪 Wüste
🇮🇩 gurun
🇺🇦 пустеля
🇵🇱 pustynia
🇯🇵 砂漠 (さばく)
🇫🇷 désert
🇪🇸 desierto
🇹🇷 çöl
🇰🇷 사막
🇸🇦 صحراء
🇨🇿 poušť
🇸🇰 púšť
🇨🇳 沙漠 (shāmò)
🇸🇮 puščava
🇮🇸 eyðimörk
🇰🇿 шөл
🇬🇪 უდაბნო
🇦🇿 səhrə
🇲🇽 desierto
Word origin
The word 'desert' comes from the Latin word 'desertum', which means 'an abandoned place'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to refer to arid, barren landscapes as well as sweet treats served after a meal. The verb form of 'desert' originated from the Old French word 'deserter', meaning 'to abandon'.