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desert

/dɪˈzɜːrt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does desert mean?

noun, verb

A dry and often hot region of land with very little rainfall, or to leave or abandon something or someone, especially in a careless or unkind way.

Example

"The desert landscape stretched out before us, seemingly endless and barren."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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