semidesert
/ˌsɛmiˈdɛzərt/
noun
- A dry region that receives slightly more rainfall than a desert, with sparse vegetation and often used for grazing.
- The nomads moved their herds across the semidesert in search of water.
- Farmers struggle to grow crops in the semidesert because the soil is too dry.
- Cacti and hardy shrubs are common in the semidesert of northern Mexico.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a semidesert region.
- Semidesert landscapes often have rocky soil and little shade.
- They built a small house using semidesert materials like adobe and stone.
- The semidesert climate has hot days and cool nights.