oas

Everyday

1. OAS: the Organization of American States, a group of countries in North, Central and South America that work together. tree →
2. (UK, old) OAP is the common abbreviation for old age pensioner; «oas» is not a standard English word. tree →
3. The plural of «oa», a fragment that is not a real word. tree →

In the lessons

Not a common word for pupils. It may appear in news or geography as the name of an organisation of countries in the Americas, or as a typing fragment. When you see it, check whether it is the OAS (organisation) or a mistake.

Examples

• The OAS is a group of countries in the Americas. tree →
• Leaders met at the OAS to talk about trade. tree →
• Canada and the United States are members of the OAS. tree →
• The news report mentioned the OAS. tree →
• «Oas» on its own is not an English word. tree →

Note

Write the organisation's abbreviation in capitals: OAS. Not a dictionary word in lower case; do not use it in writing. Do not confuse with «oasis» (a green place with water in a desert) or «oaks».