Definition of "desert"
Kid-friendly meaning of desert, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "desert" mean?
desert (noun) — a dry land with very little water or plants.
Example sentences using "desert"
Grade K–2
It is hot in the desert.
Grade 3–5
Camels can travel across the hot desert for many days without drinking water.
Grade 6–8
The Sahara Desert was a lush green grassland just a few thousand years ago, transformed into dunes by slow shifts in Earth's orbit and rainfall patterns.
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