oasis
word
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
/əʊˈeɪsɪs/
Definition
A fertile place in a desert with water and plants. Also used to describe a peaceful or pleasant place in the middle of a difficult or busy situation.
Usage & Nuances
Originally refers to real desert locations, but often used metaphorically, especially in phrases like 'an oasis of calm.' Common in both literal and figurative senses; formal and neutral in tone.
Spanish: oasisPortuguese (BR): oásisPortuguese (PT): oásisChinese (Simplified): 绿洲Chinese (Traditional): 綠洲Hindi: नखलिस्तानArabic: واحةBengali: নির্জন দ্বীপ (ওয়েসিস) - প্রশান্তির স্থানRussian: оазисJapanese: オアシスVietnamese: ốc đảoKorean: 오아시스Turkish: vahaUrdu: نخلستان - پناہ گاہ (سکون والی جگہ)Indonesian: oasis
Example Sentences
They found an oasis in the middle of the desert.
basic
The village is like an oasis for travelers.
basic
The park is an oasis in a busy city.
basic
Her home was an oasis of peace after a stressful day.
natural
That little café is an oasis away from the city noise.
natural
After hours of walking, the hotel felt like an oasis to us.
natural