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oasis
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɔˈazij/o·á·sis
Definition
1A fertile spot in a desert where water is found; figuratively, a place or situation of refuge, peace, or abundance.
Usage examples
“They found a small oasis after days in the desert.”
“That library was an oasis of silence in the noisy city.”
Common combinations
desert oasisoasis of peaceoasis of calm