Desert

usgb/ˈdezərt/
noun

A barren or very dry area where there is little rain, and few plants and animals live.

They had to cross the desert without any water.
Visual representation of "desert" - A barren or very dry area where there is little rain, and few plants and animals live

Often appears as...

  • desert area
  • desert landscape
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Not always hot

Deserts can be cold too, like Antarctica; temperature isn't a defining feature.

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Despite the snow, Antarctica is a desert.
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Cultural Symbol

Deserts often symbolize emptiness or vastness in literature and films.

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The movie's desert scenes highlighted the character's loneliness.
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Common Misconception

Deserts have more than just sand; some have rocks, mountains, and even ice.

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The rocky landscape shows that not every desert is sandy.
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