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- DictionaryO·a·sis/ōˈāsəs/
noun
- 1. a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found: "a country of oases and burning desert sands"
- 2. a type of rigid foam into which the stems of flowers can be secured in flower arranging: trademark "cover the ball of Oasis with leaves and moss"
a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well. something serving as a refuge, relief, or pleasant change from what is usual, annoying, difficult, etc.: The library was an oasis of calm in the hectic city. Synonyms: shelter, retreat, harbor, haven. oasis. 1. / əʊˈeɪsɪs /.
As you walk through the desert of life, may you always find your oasis — a place where you can find safety and sustenance. Although the literal meaning of oasis is "a green spot in the desert," it can also be used to describe a peaceful area in our everyday lives.
1. A fertile or green area in a desert or wasteland, made so by the presence of water. 2. A situation or place preserved from surrounding unpleasantness; a refuge: an oasis of serenity amid chaos. [From Late Latin Oasis, an oasis in the Libyan desert, from Greek, name of various oases in the the Libyan Desert, from Egyptian wḥ't, oasis .]
[count] 1. : an area in a desert where there is water and plants. a desert oasis. 2. a : a pleasant place that is surrounded by something unpleasant. The small park is a welcome oasis amid the city's many factories. an oasis of quiet. b : a time or experience that is pleasant and restful.
3 days ago · 1. a fertile patch in a desert occurring where the water table approaches or reaches the ground surface. 2. a place of peace, safety, or happiness in the midst of trouble or difficulty. Collins English Dictionary.
uk / əʊˈeɪsɪs / us plural oases / əʊˈeɪsiːz / oasis noun [C] (DESERT) Add to word list. a place in the desert where there is water and where plants grow. oasis noun [C] (CALM) a place that is much calmer and more pleasant than what is around it: The cafe was an oasis in the busy, noisy city.
a pleasant place or period of time in the middle of something unpleasant or difficult synonym haven. an oasis of calm. a green oasis in the heart of the city. Word Origin. See oasis in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: oasis. Definition of oasis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
