Definition of desert - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographybarren land with little water or vegetation
- The Sahara is the world's largest hot desert.
2.
metaphorplace or situation lacking excitement or usefulness
- The town felt like a cultural desert.
3.
justiceDated just reward or punishment deserved by someoneDated
- He got his just deserts for the crime.
Verb
1.
abandontr. leave someone who needs or counts on youtr.
- He deserted his family..
2.
withdrawaltr. stop supporting or being involved with somethingtr.
- She deserted the project halfway through.
3.
militaryintr. leave a place or position without permissionintr.
- The soldier deserted his post at night.
4.
absenceintr. skill or quality is no longer presentintr.
- His courage deserted him at the last moment.
Images of desert
barren land with little water or vegetation
Expressions with desert
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place lacking cultural activities or institutions
The small town was considered a cultural desert.
person very familiar with desert life
He's a real desert rat, knowing every trail and water hole in this area..
leave a failing organization or situation
Many employees decided to desert a sinking ship when the company started failing.
camel used for desert travel
The Bedouins loaded their ship of the desert with supplies.
person expressing ignored opinions or warnings
He felt like a voice in the desert during the meeting.
convince someone to buy something unnecessary
He could sell sand in the desert with his charm.
person ignored when giving important warnings
He felt like a voice crying in the desert.
travel across a desert area
They planned to cross the desert on camels.
small uninhabited island, often imagined as tropical or sandy
He dreamed of being stranded on a desert island.
plant adapted to survive with minimal water
Cacti are a common type of desert plant.
tortoise living in dry areas of southwestern US and Mexico
The desert tortoise digs burrows to escape the heat.
large dry area in Australia
The Australian desert is home to unique wildlife.
ankle-high boot with a suede upper and crepe sole
He wore desert boots to the casual meeting..
wild cat species native to desert regions
The desert lynx is rarely seen due to its elusive nature..
flowering plant native to Australian deserts with blood red flowers
The desert pea grows in the arid regions of Australia.
stop following a diet plan
She decided to desert the diet after a month.
soil found in deserts, with little humus and formed in dry climates
Desert soil is common in the Sahara.
region with limited access to healthy food
Many urban neighborhoods are considered food deserts.
type of sunflower adapted to desert climates
The desert sunflower thrives in sandy soils.
evaporative cooling device for dry climates
They installed a desert cooler to beat the heat.
disease caused by desert fungi
He was diagnosed with desert fever after the trip.
tree Casuarina decaisneana with termite-resistant wood
Desert oak grows in the dry parts of Australia.
fungal infection affecting lungs and skin
Desert rheumatism is common in arid regions.
subgenre of heavy metal with country-rock influences
He enjoys listening to desert rock for its unique sound.
Origin of desert
Latin, desertus (abandoned)
Terms with desert included in their meaning
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geography
sandy area like beach or desert
animal
large desert animal with humps for carrying goods
desert
leave someone who needs or counts on you
textiles
soft fabric made from desert pack animal fur
travel group
group traveling together, often in a desert
wood for cooking
smoky hardwood from a desert tree used for flavoring food
geography
fertile area in a desert with water
desert reptile
lizard found in sandy environments
edible root
starchy root from a desert plant often cooked like potatoes
military
desert a military organization
optical phenomena
optical illusion of water in desert or on a road
ecology
major regional biological community like forest or desert
land
desert region in southern Israel known for archaeological sites
geology
flat area in a desert that fills with water
desert tree
spiny tree of the American desert
animal habitat
rare hyena species in southern Africa living in dry desert areas
desert botany
type of cactus with edible fruit, also known as prickly pear
desert plant
spiny cactus of the genus Opuntia
desert
large area covered with sand
desert plant
desert shrub with resinous leaves, yellow flowers, used in medicine
desert snake
very venomous viper living in deserts of North Africa and SW Asia
biblical
food miraculously provided to Israelites in the desert
biblical
miraculous food given to Israelites in the desert
desert plant
extremely large cactus with a tall column-like trunk
Examples of desert in a sentence
The desert landscape stretched for miles without end. The office was a desert of creativity. His life had become a desert of opportunities. The villain met his deserts in the final act. Her deserts were well-earned after years of deceit. The soldier deserted his post.
She felt betrayed when her friends deserted her. Many fans deserted the team after the scandal. He deserted his political party last year. He decided to desert the army after the conflict. Many soldiers were tempted to desert during the harsh winter. Her patience deserted her during the delay. When the lights failed, my confidence deserted me.
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- French:désert, abandonner, ...
- German:Wüste, verlassen, ...
- Italian:deserto, abbandonare, ...
- Spanish:desierto, desertar, ...
- Portuguese:deserto, desertar, ...
- Chinese:沙漠, 遗弃, ...
- Japanese:砂漠, 見捨てる, ...
- Arabic:صَحْرَاء, هَجَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִדְבָּר, לִנְטוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:пустыня, оставлять, ...
- Ukrainian:пустеля, залишати, ...
- Hindi:रेगिस्तान, त्यागना, ...
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