Desert
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Desert
Noun
- A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland. In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.<!--in contrast to polar deserts covered in ice which are deserts in sense 1 but not 1.1-->
- In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.<!--in contrast to polar deserts covered in ice which are deserts in sense 1 but not 1.1-->
- Any barren place or situation.
Adjective
- Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
"They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific."
Verb
- To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
"You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere."
- To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
"Anyone found deserting will be punished."
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