oases — plural of oasis; fertile spots in deserts where water is found
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: plural of oasis; fertile spots in deserts where water is found
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈeɪsiz/
Example Sentences
- The travel blogger discovered three hidden oases that weren't on any map.
- City parks serve as green oases for stressed office workers.
- My grandmother's house felt like one of those peaceful oases where time stood still.
oases
NOUN[/oʊˈeɪsiz/]
plural of oasis; fertile spots in deserts where water is found
Multiple fertile spots in desert
Tired faces find hope in desert oases places
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek 'oasis', which was borrowed from Egyptian. It originally referred to a fertile spot with water in the desert and spread to Europe through Mediterranean trade routes.
Breakdown
oasis (fertile spot with water) + -es (plural suffix). The Greek term itself was borrowed from Egyptian, reflecting contact between ancient Mediterranean and North African civilizations.
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📝Examples
“The travel blogger discovered three hidden oases that weren't on any map.”
“City parks serve as green oases for stressed office workers.”
“My grandmother's house felt like one of those peaceful oases where time stood still.”
“Coffee shops have become modern oases for digital nomads seeking WiFi and caffeine.”
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