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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With a vibrant year-round calendar of cultural events and activities, Dubai is not just a great oasis to sail to but also an ideal location for extended stays and a highly desirable base for business operations.
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Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Flat-pack and easy to assemble, each room is a minimal oasis with its own Murphy bed, desk and storage for clothing.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Both figures fall below the national averages of 85% and 58%, respectively.
Between the lines: San Franciscans' lower anxiety levels may stem from its status as a local news oasis amid a broader industry decline.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
In fact, there are also oases throughout the Arabian Desert where giant date farms produce more than 1.61 million tons a year from over 34 million date palms.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Flat-pack and easy to assemble, each room is a minimal oasis with its own Murphy bed, desk and storage for clothing.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Both figures fall below the national averages of 85% and 58%, respectively.
Between the lines: San Franciscans' lower anxiety levels may stem from its status as a local news oasis amid a broader industry decline.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
In fact, there are also oases throughout the Arabian Desert where giant date farms produce more than 1.61 million tons a year from over 34 million date palms.
—Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oasis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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