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How to pronounce desert
Say it like this: /ˈdɛz.ɚt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does desert mean?
nounA barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.
“Not thus the land appear'd in ages past, A dreary desert and a gloomy waste.”
In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.
Any barren place or situation.
“By contrast, the WR route is an economic desert between Newbury and Taunton.”
adjUsually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
“They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific.”
verbTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
“You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere.”
To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.
“Anyone found deserting will be punished.”
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