desert
Translation
desert
Examples
The Sahara is a large desert.
The Sahara is a large desert.
They got lost in the desert.
They got lost in the desert.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a dry, barren area of land The Sahara is a large desert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wasteland, wilderness; Antonyms: oasis
Etymology
From Latin 'deserere' (to abandon), meaning an abandoned place.
Memory Tips
Stress the first syllable: 'DE-sert' for the place. Don't confuse it with 'dessert' (sweet food).