oasis
oa·sis
noun \ō-ˈā-səs\ plural oa·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of OASIS
1
: a fertile or green area in an arid region (as a desert)
2
: something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast
Examples of OASIS
- The small park is a welcome oasis amid the city's many factories.
- Our brief trip to the beach was a much-needed oasis in a summer of hard work.
Origin of OASIS
Late Latin, from Greek
First Known Use: 1613
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