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View usage for: (oʊeɪsɪs) Word forms: plural oases (oʊeɪsiːz)1. countable nounAn oasis is a small area in a desert where water and plants are found. 2. countable nounYou can refer to a pleasant place or situation as an oasis when it is surrounded by unpleasant ones. The immaculately tended gardens are an oasis in the midst of Cairo's urban sprawl. [+ in] More Synonyms of oasis (əʊˈeɪsɪs) nounWord forms: plural -ses (-siːz)1. a fertile patch in a desert occurring where the water table approaches or reaches the ground surface 2. a place of peace, safety, or happiness in the midst of trouble or difficulty Word origin C17: via Latin from Greek, probably of Egyptian origin (əʊˈeɪsɪs) noun trademark a block of light porous material, used as a base for flower arrangements oasis in American English (oʊˈeɪsɪs) nounWord forms: plural oˈaˌses (oʊˈeɪˌsiz)1. a fertile place in a desert, due to the presence of water 2. any place or thing offering welcome relief as from difficulty or dullness Word origin L < Gr, fertile spot: orig. Coptic Examples of 'oasis' in a sentenceoasis British English: oasis / əʊˈeɪsɪs/ NOUN An oasis is a small area in a desert where water and plants are found. - American English: oasis
- Arabic: وَاحَةٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: oásis
- Chinese: 绿洲
- Croatian: oaza
- Czech: oáza
- Danish: oase
- Dutch: oase
- European Spanish: oasis
- Finnish: keidas
- French: oasis
- German: Oase
- Greek: όαση
- Italian: oasi
- Japanese: オアシス
- Korean: 오아시스
- Norwegian: oase
- Polish: oaza oazy
- European Portuguese: oásis
- Romanian: oază
- Russian: оазис
- Latin American Spanish: oasis
- Swedish: oas
- Thai: บริเวณอุดมสมบูรณ์ในทะเลทราย
- Turkish: vaha
- Ukrainian: оазис
- Vietnamese: ốc đảo
Chinese translation of 'oasis'oasis (əuˈeɪsɪs) Word forms:pl oases (əuˈeɪsiːz) n (c) - (in desert)
绿(綠)洲 (lǜzhōu) (片, piàn) - (= sanctuary)
慰藉 (wèijiè)
Definition a fertile patch in a desert The province was largely a wasteland with an occasional oasis. Synonyms watering hole spring water hole watering place Definition a place or situation offering relief in the midst of difficulty an oasis of peace in a troubled world Additional synonymsDefinition a place, person, or thing that offers protection or help We climbed up a winding track towards a mountain refuge. Synonyms haven, resort, retreat, harbour, sanctuary, hideaway, hide-out, bolt hole, place of safety Definition a place to which one may retire, esp. for religious contemplation He spent yesterday in his country retreat. Synonyms refuge, haven, resort, retirement, shelter, haunt, asylum, privacy, den, sanctuary, hideaway, seclusionDefinition refuge or safety Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church. Synonyms protection, shelter, refuge, haven, retreat, asylum- oafish
- oak
- oar
- oasis
- oath
- obdurate
- obedience
Additional synonymsDefinition a room or place of total privacy His bedroom is his inner sanctum. Synonyms refuge, retreat, den, hideaway, private room, hide-out |