desert
//ˈdezərt//
Noun
desertSingular
desertsPlural
1
A large, dry, barren area of land with little or no vegetation, typically receiving very little rainfall
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
2
An empty or lifeless area; a place that lacks something important or desirable
The city center has become a cultural desert with no theaters or museums.
Synonym
Verb
1
To abandon someone or something, especially in a time of need or difficulty
He deserted his family when they needed him most.
2
To leave military service without permission and with no intention of returning
The soldier deserted from the army during the war.
Adjective
1
Relating to or characteristic of a desert; uninhabited or barren
The desert landscape stretched endlessly before us.