Associations to the word «Oasis»

Wiktionary

OASIS, noun. A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
OASIS, noun. A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.
OASIS, noun. (computing) Acronym of Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards.

Dictionary definition

OASIS, noun. A fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface).
OASIS, noun. A shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats