as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities
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Recent Examples of watering hole
The local watering hole for oil workers has been seen several times throughout the show’s first two seasons.
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Brayden Garcia
january 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
The city has a lively and eclectic bar scene, replete with old-time saloons and classic watering holes, and welcomes anglers, adventure seekers, and artists alike.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Now the little street is home to adorable watering holes for some old west nightlife.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The isolated neighborhood watering hole was nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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Brayden Garcia
january 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
The city has a lively and eclectic bar scene, replete with old-time saloons and classic watering holes, and welcomes anglers, adventure seekers, and artists alike.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Now the little street is home to adorable watering holes for some old west nightlife.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The isolated neighborhood watering hole was nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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About Cavendish Brewery Opened in 2017, the pub has 28 taps and specializes in old world beer styles.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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For that Hoosier to gamble over the internet from her home, office, or favorite tavern is not legally or practically different from wagering over the telephone.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.—
Amanda Hancock,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
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Whiskey Row celebrates Prescott's Old West history, with saloons once occupied by outlaws and bandits.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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There are advertisements for saloon shows, soda fountains, car washes, and more, each one featuring time-period appropriate graphics.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Project Cloud Mary Jane Memory Foam Sneakers These Mary Jane ballet sneakers feature a soft foam interior, genuine leather upper, and rubber sole that, somehow, in the best way, resembles a chocolate bar.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outside of Gillette, fans waited in lines to get into bars at Patriot Place for pregame festivities.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The brothers met victims at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, and recruited others for trips to ritzy locales, paying for their flights and lodging at high-end hotels or luxe vacation rentals before drugging and raping them, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Summers would have been much better off falling in love with Dietrich’s nightclub chanteuse.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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