oasis

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Singular
oasis

Plural
oases

An oasis
  1. A spring in a desert, where there is water and plant growth around the water.
    The oasis saved the lost travelers from dying of thirst.
  2. A quiet place apart from noise or bustle around the place.
    The park was an oasis in the middle of the busy city.