Desert:
"Desert" refers to a dry, arid region typically with sparse vegetation, such as a sandy desert. It can also mean to abandon or leave behind someone or something.
- The Sahara Desert is known for its vast stretches of sand.
- He decided to desert his post and flee into the night.
Dessert:
"Dessert" refers to the sweet course served at the end of a meal. It's often something like cake, pie, ice cream, or fruit.
- After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake for dessert.
Here's a helpful trick to remember the difference:
- "Dessert" has an extra 's' compared to "desert." You always want more dessert, so remember the extra 's' stands for "sweet treat."