desert
noun
a region so arid because of little rainfall that it supports only sparse and widely spaced vegetation or no vegetation at all.
deserts
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present tense formof desert (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Americans are tough and have endured the hardship, and now, we’ll finally get our just deserts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Julian joins the Air Force out of boredom and deserts for the same reason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The findings come as ministers have pledged to tackle so-called "dental deserts", but dentists say the current deal is not viable.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The view changes as the ship’s pilots deftly navigate worlds — or at least try to — like the metropolis of Coruscant and the deserts of Tatooine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The deserts and empty seas swung by him, and the mountains against the stars.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
