desert
noun / verb
dry barren land; to abandon
“The Sahara is a hot desert.”
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desert vs dessert
Dessert (two s's) is the sweet course; desert is a dry region, or a verb meaning to abandon.
dessert
noun
sweet course at the end of a meal
“We had ice cream for dessert.”
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What is the difference between desert and dessert?
Dessert (two s's) is the sweet course; desert is a dry region, or a verb meaning to abandon.
How do I remember desert vs dessert?
Dessert has two s's because you always want seconds (or: strawberry shortcake).
Are there exceptions?
"Just deserts" (what you deserve) is spelled with one s; it comes from "deserve", not from pudding.
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