oasis UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ noun3 •A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.It was now a beautiful, moonlit night. The air was crisp and invigorating. Behind them lay the interminable vista of the desert, dotted here and there with an occasional oasis. — 1913 •(figurative) A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.The park was an oasis in the middle of the busy city. •(figurative) A place or situation of fruitfulness or abundance separated from surrounding barrenness or scarcity. formsoases · oasises