What is another word for gobi?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊba͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Gobi, a term that refers to a desert landscape or desertification, has various synonymous counterparts that depict the same notion. Some of the synonyms are arid, barren, drought, torrid, parched, dry, and sandy. Arid and barren describe a land that is dry, barren of vegetation, and not moist. Drought refers to a prolonged period of dryness that causes water scarcity and crop failure. Torrid and parched describe a region that experiences excessive heat and lack of moisture, making the land unfit for habitation. Dry and sandy imply a region where there is either a shortage of water or an abundance of sand. These synonyms are useful in helping to paint a clear picture of a desert landscape or desertification.
