1des·ert 
/ˈdɛzɚt/ noun
plural des·erts /ˈdɛzɚt/ noun 1 : an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot [count] ▪ Many settlers died while trying to cross the desert. ▪ the Arabian and African deserts [noncount] ▪ The region is mostly desert. — often used before another noun ▪ the shifting desert sands ▪ a study of desert plants ▪ stranded on a desert island [=an island where no people live] — see color picture 2 [count] : a place or area that does not have something interesting or important
▪ For many years, the city was a cultural desert, but now there are several museums and also a concert hall. — see also deserts
▪ For many years, the city was a cultural desert, but now there are several museums and also a concert hall. — see also deserts
Do not confuse desert with dessert.
