Sahara

Pronunciation: /səˈhɛrə/

Definitions of Sahara

noun a vast desert in North Africa, the largest hot desert in the world

Example Sentences

A1 The Sahara is a desert in Africa.

A2 Camels are commonly used as a mode of transportation in the Sahara.

B1 Many nomadic tribes reside in the Sahara region.

B2 The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

C1 Exploring the Sahara requires careful planning and preparation.

C2 Scientists study the unique ecosystems found in the Sahara to better understand desert environments.

Examples of Sahara in a Sentence

formal The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa.

informal I've always wanted to visit the Sahara and experience its vastness.

slang That movie was as dry as the Sahara, I almost fell asleep.

figurative Her heart felt like a barren desert, as empty as the Sahara.

Grammatical Forms of Sahara

• past tense: Sahara-ed
• plural: Saharas
• comparative: more Sahara
• superlative: most Sahara
• present tense: Saharas
• future tense: will Sahara
• perfect tense: have Sahara-ed
• continuous tense: is Sahara-ing
• singular: Sahara
• positive degree: Sahara
• infinitive: to Sahara
• gerund: Sahara-ing
• participle: Sahara-ed

Origin and Evolution of Sahara

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'Sahara' is derived from the Arabic word 'ṣaḥrā' which means desert.

Evolution of the word: The word 'Sahara' has been used since at least the 13th century to refer to the vast desert expanse in North Africa. Over time, it has become synonymous with the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa and spanning several countries.