deserting (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdezərt/
Definition
A large area of land that has very little water and very few plants.
Examples
Camels are well-suited to life in the desert.
The desert is home to many animals that can survive with little water.
We drove for hours through the empty desert.
How to Use deserting
- desert of (prepositional phrase)
- A large area of land with little water or plants. — "The Sahara is a large desert of sand and rock."
- desert island (collocation)
- An island where someone is stranded, usually with no hope of rescue. — "He imagined being alone on a desert island."
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