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Definitions for Oasis

[1] a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well.
[2] something serving as a refuge, relief, or pleasant change from what is usual, annoying, difficult, etc.: The library was an oasis of calm in the hectic city.
[3] a fertile patch in a desert occurring where the water table approaches or reaches the ground surface
[4] a place of peace, safety, or happiness in the midst of trouble or difficulty
[5] trademark a block of light porous material, used as a base for flower arrangements

Words related to Oasis

sanctuary, haven, fountain, well, wellspring, hideaway, shelter, sanctum, cover, harbor, escape, asylum, retreat

Words nearby Oasis

oars, oarsman, oarweed, oary, oas, oasis, oast, oast-house, oastler, oat, oat cell

Origin of Oasis

1605–15; < Late Latin < Greek óasis (Herodotus) < Egyptian wḥʾt oasis, oasis region

Other words from Oasis

o·a·sit·ic [oh-uh -sit -ik] /ˌoʊ əˈsɪt ɪk/ , o·a·sal , o·a·se·an [oh-ey -see-uh n] /oʊˈeɪ si ən/ , adjective

Word origin for Oasis

C17: via Latin from Greek, probably of Egyptian origin

Synonyms for Oasis

fountain, well, wellspring, watering hole