Mojave Desert

American  

Or Mohave Desert

noun

1. a desert in S California: part of the Great Basin. About 15,000 sq. mi. (38,850 sq. km).

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Mojave Desert British  

noun

1. a desert in S California, south of the Sierra Nevada: part of the Great Basin. Area: 38 850 sq km (15 000 sq miles)

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Mojave Desert Cultural  

1. Area of low, barren mountains and flat valleys in southern California.

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Location of Death Valley National Monument.

Lowest point in the United States.

Example Sentences

Right now, poppies are popping at the reserve in the western Mojave Desert.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mojave rattlesnake, often called a ‘Mojave green,’ is known to inhabit areas of the Antelope Valley, which is part the Western Mojave Desert.

From Los Angeles Times

The snake appeared to be a Mojave rattlesnake, often called a “Mojave green,” known to inhabit areas of the Antelope Valley, which is part of the Western Mojave Desert.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2021, the instrumental psychedelic band from San Diego recorded a stunning live album and video called “Live in the Mojave Desert Vol. 1.”

From Los Angeles Times

On the day of the tour, registration will only be available at the Mojave Desert Land Trust in Joshua Tree.

From Los Angeles Times