A "food desert" is an English slang word used to  describe geographic areas, often in urban regions,  

where residents have limited access  to affordable and nutritious food,  

particularly fresh fruits and vegetables.

These areas are typically underserved by grocery  stores and supermarkets, forcing residents  

to rely on convenience stores or fast-food  restaurants that offer fewer healthy options.

Let's use it in sentences:

"If you think my kitchen is barren,  you should see the food desert in my  

neighborhood - the closest thing  to a vegetable is a potato chip."

"Living in a food desert, Jenny joked that she  might as well start planting carrots in the park."

"Mark called his apartment a  'gourmet food desert' because  

the only thing he could cook was instant noodles."