desert

/ˈdɛzɚt/

Also a verb

Meaning

  1. A large, dry area of land that receives very little rainfall and supports sparse vegetation.

    • Camels are exceptionally well adapted to survive long journeys across the arid desert.

Collocations

  • arid desert
  • cross the desert
  • desert climate
  • desert landscape

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