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
The tropical archipelago, a territory of India just south of Myanmar, is a tropical oasis and a necessary stopping point for creatures hoping to cross the Bay of Bengal.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
See Our Guide 06 of 20 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an oasis that captivates locals and visitors alike with more than a dozen gardens set across 50 acres.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
The central oasis gave the kids ample room to spread out and use their imagination with an old-school game.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Her voice is the center (a volcano, an oasis) and the music is simple, supportive and emotional.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
See Our Guide 06 of 20 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is an oasis that captivates locals and visitors alike with more than a dozen gardens set across 50 acres.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
The central oasis gave the kids ample room to spread out and use their imagination with an old-school game.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Her voice is the center (a volcano, an oasis) and the music is simple, supportive and emotional.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oasis. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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