plural oases
ō-ˈā-ˌsēz 
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
Designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who was also responsible for New York City’s Central Park, Parc du Mont-Royal is an oasis of greenery in the city center.
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Elizabeth Warkentin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
Curating a backyard seating area that’s a warm-weather oasis can be achieved with the right furniture and decor.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Upstairs, the primary suite is a dreamy oasis with two walk-in closets, a private terrace, and a swanky ensuite bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Gallery Desert House by Gallery Media Group Gallery Desert House by Gallery Media Group is gearing up to provide festival goers with the ultimate desert oasis filled with non-stop entertainment, art and music.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
After a day of exploring the museums of Rome, the St. Regis Rome feels like an oasis.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Situated within the coveted Canyon Creek Development near the crossroads of 99th Street and Canyon Creek Blvd, Canyon Creek Forest emerges as Lenexa’s latest gem, inviting potential residents to immerse themselves in a secluded wooded oasis.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Now, a group of concerned people is organizing to express their interest in protecting the precious oasis and ensuring the preservation of the water connected to this place by the Big Sandy River, which feeds into other aquifers.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
By contrast, Switzerland seems like an oasis of peace.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Elizabeth Warkentin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
Curating a backyard seating area that’s a warm-weather oasis can be achieved with the right furniture and decor.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
Upstairs, the primary suite is a dreamy oasis with two walk-in closets, a private terrace, and a swanky ensuite bath.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Gallery Desert House by Gallery Media Group Gallery Desert House by Gallery Media Group is gearing up to provide festival goers with the ultimate desert oasis filled with non-stop entertainment, art and music.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
After a day of exploring the museums of Rome, the St. Regis Rome feels like an oasis.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Situated within the coveted Canyon Creek Development near the crossroads of 99th Street and Canyon Creek Blvd, Canyon Creek Forest emerges as Lenexa’s latest gem, inviting potential residents to immerse themselves in a secluded wooded oasis.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Now, a group of concerned people is organizing to express their interest in protecting the precious oasis and ensuring the preservation of the water connected to this place by the Big Sandy River, which feeds into other aquifers.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
By contrast, Switzerland seems like an oasis of peace.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oasis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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