First Known Use: 1613
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oasis
noun oa·sis \ō-ˈā-səs\
: an area in a desert where there is water and plants
: a pleasant place that is surrounded by something unpleasant
: a time or experience that is pleasant and restful
plural oa·ses \-ˌsēz\
Full Definition of OASIS
1
: a fertile or green area in an arid region (as a desert)
2
: something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast
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Origin of OASIS
Late Latin, from Greek
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oasis
noun oa·sis \ō-ˈā-səs\
plural oa·ses \-ˌsēz\
Definition of OASIS for Kids
: a fertile or green spot in a desert
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