Desert (Noun)
Meaning 1
Arid land with little or no vegetation.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa.
- After driving for hours, the travelers finally reached an oasis in the middle of the desert.
- The expansion of the Gobi Desert in China has been caused by desertification and the overuse of water resources.
- Explorers often underestimate the harsh conditions of the desert and fail to pack enough supplies.
- The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth, with some areas receiving no rainfall for years.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Usages
Examples
- He earned his desserts after working hard for months to achieve his goal.
- Her desserts were a well-deserved rest after completing the grueling project.
- Some argue that the company's financial struggles were their just desserts for the years of irresponsible spending.
- The player's impressive performance on the field earned him his fair desserts and a standing ovation from the crowd.
- The activist believed that corporate executives should face their desserts for prioritizing profits over environmental concerns.