oasis

noun

oa·sis | \ ō-ˈā-səs

plural oases\ ō-ˈā-ˌsēz

Definition of oasis

1 : a fertile or green area in an arid region (such as a desert) The caravan stopped to rest at an oasis.

2 : something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast The small park is a welcome oasis amid the city's many factories.

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The garden shop is a plant-lover’s oasis, but its greenhouse (imported from England) is the Promised Land for Instagram fiends looking to spruce up their feeds. — Birmingham Magazine, al, "Birmingham magazine’s Best and Worst of Birmingham," 3 Sep. 2019 The adjacent oasis tower rises seven stories and overlooks a new pool lagoon and private pool area. — David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com, "Hard Rock guitar hotel rooms go fast for grand opening — even at $2,498 for a two-night stay," 24 July 2019 In Haiti, a CNN Hero is creating an oasis for young people to be themselves. — CNN, "CNN 10 - August 16, 2019," 15 Aug. 2019 Johnson has again created a lacy Victorian-style oasis, with seating for 49 in three beautifully appointed and wallpapered rooms. — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, "First Look: Lisa’s Tea Treasures returns in all of its Victorian-era glory," 5 Aug. 2019 Mancini gutted the powder room to create a floral-printed oasis; installed a banquette in the breakfast nook; and purchased a mix of new and vintage furniture to outfit the entire home. — Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "This Brooklyn Loft by Bella Mancini Will Give You Open-Floor-Plan Envy," 17 July 2019 Each La Amada residence was designed with a modern yet tropical aesthetic and aims to blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, creating a vacation-like oasis for those lucky few who get to call this place home. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "These Tropical Homes in Mexico Have Their Own Private Rooftop Pool and Bar," 2 Apr. 2019 The bustling urban oasis is a dream boasting remarkable architecture, unique art and a vibrant nightlife that includes a delicious culinary scene. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Black Travel Vibes: Barcelona Is A Stunning Urban Retreat," 8 Aug. 2019 Cala Tonnarella, tucked inside the Zingaro Nature Reserve, is the ultimate oasis: a tiny stretch of bone-white sand and Bermuda-blue water flanked by low, limestone cliffs. — Condé Nast Traveler, "20 Best Beaches in Europe to Visit This Year," 2 July 2019

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