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
By contrast, Switzerland seems like an oasis of peace.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Staying at the 72-room oasis was a true immersion into the colors and joy of Mexico.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Searching for a way to attract tourists and boost the economy, the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce came up with a catchy nickname for the desert oasis — Valley of the Sun — and tapped five business leaders to form a committee to promote the area through a sporting event.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
The lanai-style architecture also brings heated floors, and the cabana completes the outdoor oasis.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The guest cabins also offer an oasis of comfort and serenity with the flexibility to accommodate varying preferences.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The tree-top oasis, which was previously on the market for $5.45 million, is expecting starting bids between $2.5 million and $3.5 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
The property’s numerous French doors create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that takes you from the kitchen-family room area into your backyard oasis.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
The Boca Raton’s centerpiece is the Harborside Pool Club, a four-acre oasis fronting Lake Boca that flaunts three pools that will thrill both families and adults seeking solace.
—Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Staying at the 72-room oasis was a true immersion into the colors and joy of Mexico.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Searching for a way to attract tourists and boost the economy, the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce came up with a catchy nickname for the desert oasis — Valley of the Sun — and tapped five business leaders to form a committee to promote the area through a sporting event.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
The lanai-style architecture also brings heated floors, and the cabana completes the outdoor oasis.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The guest cabins also offer an oasis of comfort and serenity with the flexibility to accommodate varying preferences.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The tree-top oasis, which was previously on the market for $5.45 million, is expecting starting bids between $2.5 million and $3.5 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
The property’s numerous French doors create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that takes you from the kitchen-family room area into your backyard oasis.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
The Boca Raton’s centerpiece is the Harborside Pool Club, a four-acre oasis fronting Lake Boca that flaunts three pools that will thrill both families and adults seeking solace.
—Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oasis. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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