Mojave Desert

American

Or Mohave Desert

noun

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

Mojave Desert British

noun

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

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.

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Mojave Desert

They live at the far side of the Mojave Desert where California meets Nevada.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

The company Cadiz Inc. has been trying for years to pump groundwater in the Mojave Desert and ship it to thirsty cities in California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

St. George, Utah, in the Mojave Desert has piqued travelers’ interests as Expedia recorded a 125% uptick in searches for the destination compared to last year.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

Private racetracks are revving their engines around the world, popping everywhere from the Mojave Desert to Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Someone said it was named the Mojave Desert.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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