desert
/ˈdɛzərt/
noun
A very dry area with lots of sand
“It is very hot in the desert.”
מדבר
Desert is a noun in the nature category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A very dry area with lots of sand" In Hebrew, desert translates to מדבר.
Example Sentences
- The camel crossed the desert without drinking water for days.
- Sand dunes in the desert can be as tall as a 60-story building.
- The desert is cold at night, even though it is scorching hot in the day.
Did You Know? The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest hot desert in the world, but Antarctica is actually the world's largest desert overall — a desert is defined by very low rainfall, not by heat! The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest place on Earth, with some areas receiving no rain for hundreds of years.
Common Word Combinations
desert islanddesert stormdesert roseSahara desert
Related Words
sanddunearidoasis
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