a fertile patch in a desert occurring where the water table approaches or reaches the ground surface
a place of peace, safety, or happiness in the midst of trouble or difficulty
Plural word for oasis The plural form of oasis is oases, pronounced [ oh-ey-seez ]. The plurals of several other singular words that end in -is are also formed in this way, including hypothesis/hypotheses, crisis/crises, and axis/axes. A similar change is made when pluralizing appendix as appendices. Irregular plurals that are formed like oases derive directly from their original pluralization in Latin and Greek.
First recorded in 1605–15; from Late Latin, from Greek óasis, from Egyptian wḥʾt “oasis region”
As you walk through the desert of life, may you always find your oasis — a place where you can find safety and sustenance. Although the literal meaning of oasis is "a green spot in the desert," it can also be used to describe a peaceful area in our everyday lives. Perhaps your home is your oasis, where you can escape life's rigors. An oasis refers to a location, but it can also be an imagined place — as in an acting exercise where an actor builds an imaginary oasis in his or her mind. The actor can then remember the image to relax on stage.
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Decart’s two world models, known as Oasis and Lucy, have business applications in e-commerce, gaming, and robotics, among other fields.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Sir David Beckham and Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have made it onto the annual Sunday Times Rich List of the UK's 350 richest individuals and families for the first time.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The story goes that Stanley’s Oasis is a roadside attraction settlement that led to the development of the town of Radiator Springs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Rapper Eminem accompanied Terence Crawford to the ring for his welterweight championship fight against Errol Spence Jr. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher performed several songs before Daniel Dubois' win over Anthony Joshua at Wembley in 2024.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
It's been holding a straight course with the Oasis for hours.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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