"oasis" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ Audio: en-us-oasis.ogg [US] Forms: oasis [singular], oases [plural]
enPR: ō-ā'sĭs Head templates: {{noun|oasis|oases}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A spring in a desert, where there is water and plant growth around the water.
    Sense id: simple-oasis-en-noun-U3nmE8kl
  2. A quiet place apart from noise or bustle around the place.
    Sense id: simple-oasis-en-noun-6Uhe4Nfi
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          "text": "The oasis saved the lost travelers from dying of thirst."
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      "ipa": "/əʊˈeɪsɪs/"
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