oasis
playSimple Definition of oasis
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: an area in a desert where there is water and plants
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: a pleasant place that is surrounded by something unpleasant
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: a time or experience that is pleasant and restful
Examples of oasis in a sentence
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 and Etymology of oasis
Late Latin, from Greek
First Known Use: 1613
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OASIS Defined for Kids
oasis
playDefinition of oasis for Students
oases
\-ˌsēz\: a fertile or green spot in a desert
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