noun
- a region that receives more rainfall than a true desert but less than a grassland, characterized by sparse vegetation
Usage: geography
adjective
- having the characteristics of a semidesert; partially desert-like
Usage: geography
Examples
- The semidesert region supports only drought-resistant plants.
- Cacti and shrubs are common in semidesert environments.
- The area has a semidesert climate with hot summers and mild winters.
- Wildlife in the semidesert has adapted to limited water sources.
- The transition from grassland to semidesert was gradual.
- Semidesert conditions make farming challenging without irrigation.