OASIS
Tech standards group
An oasis is a place in a desert that is fed by underground water and that supports vegetation and provides water for animals and people.
By extension, an oasis is any place that is a welcome refuge from harsh surroundings: The little restaurant was an oasis in the grimy neighborhood.
Natural animal drinking source
- palmHand's flat interior
- caravanTraveling group with goods
- SaharaLargest hot desert
- mirageAtmospheric optical deception
spring · refuge · traveler · camel · date palm · well · shade · sand
Shelter from danger
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- refugePlace of safety
- escapeFlight from captivity
- reprievePostponement of punishment
relief · calm · peace · solace · comfort · respite · shelter · retreat
waterhole
Natural animal drinking source
mirage · spring · refuge · traveler · camel · date palm · well · shade · sand · nomad
haven
Shelter from danger
reprieve · relief · calm · peace · solace · comfort · respite · shelter · retreat · break
greenspace
Vegetated public land
- parkPublic leisure grounds
- rooftop gardenPlanted area atop buildings
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
retreat · peaceful · escape · tranquility · respite · courtyard · plaza · fountain · bench · shade tree
Britpop
Mid-nineties UK rock movement
- ManchesterLarge English industrial city
- LiamIrish male name
- reunionGathering after separation
Gallagher · album · band · sibling · rivalry · rock · concert · tour · Definitely Maybe · live
OASISdesert
To leave behind completely
wasteland · badlands · dust bowl · sand dunes · scorched earth
OASISdanger zone
High-risk location
hostile environment · hell · hardship · ordeal · war zone
- desert oasisFertile spot in arid land
- urban oasisPeaceful green in metropolis
- oasis townsCommunities at desert springs