oasis
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
noun
- A fertile area in a desert where water is found, supporting plant life and often human settlement.
- The oasis provided fresh water for the caravan and their camels.
- Many ancient trade routes were built around oases that offered rest and supplies.
- After days of crossing the hot sand, the travelers finally reached a lush oasis with palm trees and a spring.
- A pleasant or peaceful place, time, or situation that is different from the surrounding difficult or busy environment.
- The library became an oasis of quiet study for students during exam week.
- The small park in the middle of the city felt like an oasis of calm amid the traffic and noise.
- Her weekend cabin in the mountains was an oasis where she could escape from work stress.
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