oasis
noun/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
Frequency rank: #7,150 most common English word
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant place or situation in the midst of difficulty.
Example sentence
After hours of walking through the desert, the travelers finally spotted oasis in the distance.
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