English · Word Candidate

oasis

/əʊˈeɪsɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: oases · oasises

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.

Noun

Examples

It was the Lost Oasis, the Oasis of the vision in the sand. […] Deep-hidden in the hollow, beneath the cliffs, it lay; and round it the happy verdure spread for many a rood. […] Yes, the quest was ended, the Lost Oasis was the Found!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.

Noun

Examples

The park was an oasis in the middle of the busy city.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “oasis” mean?

A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.

Is “oasis” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.