Desert or Dessert?

With thanks to the Grammar Monster

Desert or Dessert?

What is the difference between "desert" and "dessert"?

• "Desert" means "arid land" or "to abandon." For example:

  • The camels are crossing the desert.

  • Don't desert me!

• "Dessert" is the sweet course at the end of a meal. For example:

  • I'll have apple pie and custard for dessert.