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desert [ˈdɛzɚt]

1 desert noun
  • an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot —often used before another noun
  • a place or area that does not have something interesting or important

2 desert verb
  • to go away from (a place) : to leave (a place)
  • to leave and stop helping or supporting (someone or something)
  • to no longer be with (someone) in a time of need