oasis

Definition of Oasis in English :

1. oasis

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

2. haven, oasis

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Oasis

noun 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

noun

trademark

a block of light porous material, used as a base for flower arrangements

nounWord forms: plural oˈaˌses (oʊˈeɪˌsiz ; ōāˈsēzˌ)

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

n. pl. o·a·ses (-sēz)

1. A fertile or green area in a desert or wasteland, made so by the presence of water.

2. A situation or place preserved from surrounding unpleasantness; a refuge: an oasis of serenity amid chaos.