What is another word for desert?

Common synonyms for desert include forsake, abandon, defect, desolate.

What is the opposite of desert?

Antonyms of desert include oasis, garden, paradise, haven, sanctuary.

Synonyms for

Desert

Verb / ˈdezɜ:t / / dɪˈzɜ:t / Another word for desert — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Desert means a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is usually hot and has little or no rain.

Synonyms & similar words

forsake abandon defect desolate arid barren dry parched wasteland wilderness barrens badlands waste desolation expanse heath moor plains prairie savanna steppe tundra vacant void

Synonyms by register

Formal

wasteland barren land arid region uninhabited area

Informal

back of beyond nowhere sticks boonies

Literary

wasteland expanse wilderness

Antonyms

oasis garden paradise haven sanctuary lushness fertility

Common collocations

hot desert
cold desert
vast desert
empty desert
cross the desert
life in the desert
desert landscape
desert survival

Word family

noun desert

verb desert

adjective deserted

adverb desertedly

Usage note

The word 'desert' can be a noun referring to a dry, barren area, or a verb meaning to abandon. Be mindful of pronunciation differences: noun is 'DEZ-ert', verb is 'di-ZERT'.