These words sound similar but have different meanings and spellings.
Incorrect spelling - "Desert" does not mean a sweet dish; it refers to dry land or abandoning someone.
"desert" is a common misspelling of "dessert". Always use "dessert" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Dessert" refers to a sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.
"dessert": "Dessert" refers to a sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" We had cake for dessert.
"Correct:" Ice cream is my favorite dessert.
"Incorrect:" She ordered chocolate desert after dinner.
"Incorrect:" Dessert climates are very dry.
A: Dessert.
A: Dry land or to abandon.
Dessert is food; desert is land or abandonment.