🏝️oasis

noun
/oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.

The travelers found refuge at the desert oasis.

Example Expressions

oasis of calm

Synonyms

haven, refuge, sanctuary, shelter, paradise, retreat
Entry 1
haven, refuge, sanctuary, shelter, paradise
Entry 2
refuge, haven, sanctuary, retreat
Entry 3
refuge, sanctuary, haven, retreat

Antonyms

desert, wasteland, chaos, barren land
Entry 1
desert, wasteland, chaos
Entry 2
desert, wasteland, barren land
Entry 3
desert, wasteland, barren land

Collocations

desert oasis, green oasis, oasis of calm, peaceful oasis, find oasis, oasis of peace
Entry 1
desert oasis, green oasis, oasis of calm
Entry 2
desert oasis, peaceful oasis, find oasis
Entry 3
desert oasis, green oasis, oasis of peace, oasis of calm

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