Meaning of the word sahara in English

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sahara

US /səˈher.ə /
UK /səˈhɑː.rə /

Noun

a vast desert in northern Africa, the largest hot desert in the world

Example:
The caravan crossed the vast expanse of the Sahara.
Temperatures in the Sahara can reach extreme highs during the day.