👉 (usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look – At this word ‘desert,’ and what it really took. The dictionary tells us, clear and bright, It means something earned, with all your might! Think of a hero, brave and true, Who faces danger, seeing tasks through. They deserve a reward, a victory sweet, A medal shining, wonderfully complete. Or perhaps someone’s done a wrong, you see, And they face a punishment – justly decree! So ‘desert’ isn't just sand, hot and dry, It’s about what’s earned beneath the sky. It’s a consequence, a prize, it's plain to find, A thing well-earned, for heart and mind! Does that make sense? Any questions you might pose?