oasis
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/əʊˈeɪsɪs/
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/əʊˈeɪsɪs/
A place in the desert with water and plants.
We found an oasis in the middle of the desert where we could rest and refill our water bottles.
A peaceful or pleasant place in the middle of something difficult or unpleasant.
The park was an oasis of calm in the busy city.