Meaning & use
oasis
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A fertile spot in a desert where water is found, or more broadly, a pleasant area or period amid harsh surroundings.
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Travelers rested at the oasis before continuing across the dunes.
The quiet library felt like an oasis amid the noisy campus.
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Oasis is frequently used figuratively to describe any calm or pleasant place surrounded by difficulty or chaos.
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