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Oasis

noun

/oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Meaning

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge

a fertile area in a desert where water is found; a peaceful or pleasant place

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant relief

Example Sentences

The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.

The travelers found refuge at the desert oasis.

After hours in the desert, they finally reached an oasis.

Example Expressions

oasis of calm

Synonyms

refuge, haven, sanctuary, retreat, shelter, paradise

Entry 1

refuge, haven, sanctuary, retreat

Entry 2

refuge, sanctuary, haven, retreat

Entry 3

haven, refuge, sanctuary, shelter, paradise

Antonyms

desert, wasteland, barren land, chaos

Entry 1

desert, wasteland, barren land

Entry 2

desert, wasteland, barren land

Entry 3

desert, wasteland, chaos

Collocations

desert oasis, peaceful oasis, find oasis, green oasis, oasis of peace, oasis of calm

Entry 1

desert oasis, peaceful oasis, find oasis

Entry 2

desert oasis, green oasis, oasis of peace, oasis of calm

Entry 3

desert oasis, green oasis, oasis of calm

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