deserts

[dɪˈzərts]

deserts Definition

  • 1a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs
  • 2a reward or punishment that is deserved

Using deserts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deserts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

  • Example

    The cactus is a plant that can survive in deserts.

  • Example

    He received his just deserts for his crimes.

  • Example

    She got her just deserts when she lost the election.

deserts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deserts

Antonyms for deserts

Idioms Using deserts

  • to abandon someone in a difficult situation without any help or support

    Example

    After promising to help me with the project, he left me high and dry at the last minute. I had to finish it all by myself.

  • to be thrown to the wolves

    to be put in a difficult or dangerous situation without any protection or support

    Example

    The new employee was thrown to the wolves on his first day, with no training or guidance from his supervisor.

  • to be unfeeling or unsympathetic towards others

    Example

    The judge seemed to have a heart of stone, showing no mercy towards the defendant despite his difficult circumstances.

Phrases with deserts

  • a small, uninhabited tropical island

    Example

    The shipwrecked sailors were stranded on a desert island.

  • a violent windstorm common in arid regions

    Example

    The desert storm caused widespread damage to buildings and crops.

  • a person who lives in or loves the desert

    Example

    He's a real desert rat, always exploring the wilderness and taking pictures of the landscape.

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Summary: deserts in Brief

The term 'deserts' [dɪˈzərts] has two distinct meanings: a barren area of land with little precipitation, and a reward or punishment that is deserved. The former sense is exemplified by phrases like 'desert island' and 'desert storm,' while the latter is seen in expressions like 'just deserts' and 'get what one deserves.' Idioms like 'to leave someone high and dry' and 'to be thrown to the wolves' convey difficult situations, while 'to have a heart of stone' describes an unfeeling attitude.