word
Food Desert
FOOD DEZ-urt
/fuːd ˈdɛzərt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fooddesert
Dictionary meaning
An area — typically urban or rural — where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious food, often lacking supermarkets or fresh-produce retailers within a reasonable distance.
Examples
- Many low-income urban neighbourhoods qualify as food deserts where residents rely on convenience stores with little fresh produce.
Common mispronunciations
Do not confuse with 'food dessert' (a sweet dish).
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