Definition

A green area in a desert where water is available, making it possible for plants and animals to live.

Example

The travelers were relieved to find an oasis in the middle of the desert.

Conversation

I found this little spot by the river that feels like an oasis in the city.

That sounds amazing! I could really use a peaceful place to relax.

Yeah, it's so quiet and green, just like a hidden oasis.

I love places like that; they make the chaos of life so much easier to handle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oasis → The word 'oasis' comes from the Greek 'oasis' (meaning a fertile spot in a desert where water is found), which was derived from the Egyptian 'wḥ3t' (meaning place of water). An oasis refers to a fertile area in a desert, providing water and vegetation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fertile spot' in a 'desert' where 'water' is found — that's what an oasis is, a refreshing place in a dry land.

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