A2
an area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little rain and not many plants:
They were lost in the desert for nine days.
We had to cross a large area of arid, featureless desert.
the desert sun
an area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little rain and not many plants:
They were lost in the desert for nine days.
We had to cross a large area of arid, featureless desert.
the desert sun
to leave the armed forces without permission and with no intention of returning:
Soldiers who deserted and were caught were shot.
How many people desert from the army each year?
to leave someone without help or in a difficult situation and not come back:
He deserted his wife and family for another woman.
If a quality deserts you, you suddenly and temporarily lose it:
All my confidence/courage deserted me when I walked into the exam.
to leave someone or something without help or in a difficult situation:
Local people deserted the city as hordes of tourists arrived.
If you desert the armed forces, you leave without permission and with no intention of returning:
He denied that he had deserted his post.
a large, dry area where there is very little rain and few plants:
[ U ] When you live in the desert, water is your most vital resource.