Oasis - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Oasis :  (noun)
1: a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
2: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary [syn: haven]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Oasis : \O"as*is\ ([=o]"[.a]*s[i^]s or [-o]*[=a]"s[i^]s; 277), n.; pl. Oases (-s[=e]z). [L., fr. Gr. 'o`asis; cf. Copt. ouahe.] A fertile or green spot in a waste or desert, esp. in a sandy desert.

My one oasis in the dust and drouth Of city life. --Tennyson.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Oasis :  Online Application System Interactive Software





Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Oasis :  Open And Secure Information Systems (Eureka)





Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Oasis :  Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Statndards (org.)





Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Oasis, NV Zip code(s): 89835 Oasis, UT Zip code(s): 84650

Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:

Example Usage of Oasis

GrantStatic: anyone remember Oasis? They were shit.....
oasis_ilove: @Oasis i just wanted know... who write on twitter? would be Liam? HAHA.
stephenXcore: Dear Whataburger, you are a watery Oasis in the desert of fast food. Please don't take the thick & hearty away. http://twitpic.com/u7qpz
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