English Expression · Intermediate
food oasis
an area with easy access to plentiful healthy food
Pronunciation: say food oasis
Meaning
An urban area where plentiful grocery shops and other food outlets make healthy food easy to obtain.
Example
With several grocery shops nearby, the neighbourhood has become a food oasis.
With several grocery shops nearby, the neighbourhood has become a food oasis.
Practice tips
- Practice food oasis out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.