oasis
nounmasculine/ɔˈazij/medium
o·á·sis
Definition
A fertile spot in a desert where water is found; figuratively, a place or situation of refuge, peace, or abundance.
They found a small oasis after days in the desert.
That library was an oasis of silence in the noisy city.
Common collocations
desert oasisoasis of peaceoasis of calm
Etymology
Do grego 'óasis', através do latim 'oasis'.