desert

Definition

  • n. arid land with little or no vegetation
  • v. leave behind

Word forms

Past participle
deserted
Past tense
deserted
Present participle
deserting
Third person singular
deserts

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The Sahara is one of the largest deserts in the world.

  2. a.

    The landscape was dry and desert-like, with very few plants.

  3. vt.

    He decided to desert his post and join the adventure.

  4. vi.

    The prisoner managed to desert during the night.