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.
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The piece is commissioned by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the swathe of northwest Saudi comprising a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The blaze was contained relatively quickly, thanks in part to the oasis of the Hollywood Reservoir.
—Will Bahr, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Two women walk through the quiet oasis together on the way to their cottage, casually dressed and engaging in a heartfelt conversation.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
This duo set will turn their bath experience into a delightful oasis.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
The blaze was contained relatively quickly, thanks in part to the oasis of the Hollywood Reservoir.
—Will Bahr, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Two women walk through the quiet oasis together on the way to their cottage, casually dressed and engaging in a heartfelt conversation.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
This duo set will turn their bath experience into a delightful oasis.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for oasis
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oasis. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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