Oasis
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
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Definition
(noun) A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
Sentence Examples
Your gift was like discovery of an oasis in the midst of a desert.
We saw what looked like an oasis in the desert.
CEFR Practice Quiz
This small park is a peaceful ____ in the middle of a busy and noisy city center.