The words 'desert' and 'dessert' look similar, but they are very different in
meaning.
Desert
The word 'desert' can be an adjective,
noun or verb. It has the following meanings:
Arid land with little or no vegetation.
The Sahara Desert
 The
plants and animals possess special features which allow them to cope with
the desert conditions. 
('Desert' is an adjective in this example.)
An
ice desert is defined as a polar area that supports little or no vegetation
and that is permanently covered by snow and ice.
('Desert' is a noun in this example.) |
To abandon or to
defect or to leave in the lurch.
If
disturbed too often, the adult birds will desert the fledglings.
If you
desert, you will be shot when you're caught.
('Desert' is a verb in these examples.) |
To leave behind.
As
soon as the bell went, the kids deserted the building.
('Desert' is a verb in this example.) |
DessertA 'dessert' is typically the final course of a meal.
It is usually sweet (e.g., ice cream, cake, pudding).
Would you
like to see the dessert menu?
an example of a dessert
Select the correct version:
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DESSERT IS TWICE AS GOOD
Some tips to remember which is which:
 'Dessert'
is twice as good as desert.
Desert
= Sahara
Dessert
= Strawberry shortcake
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Easily Confused Words
