desert

/dˈɛsət/

/ˈdɛzɝt/, /dɪˈzɝt/

to desert

MAIN VERB

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

synonyms : abandon

leave behind

to leave the army, navy, etc. with no permission

synonyms : defect

Desert

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

(usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment

Examples

1. Offenders should receive their just deserts.

2. The desert landscape wants for vegetation and water.

3. At night, the desert can become very cold.

4. The hottest desert is located in the southeast part of the continent.