watering hole

noun

1

: water hole sense 1

2

: a place where people gather socially

especially : watering place sense 3

Synonyms of watering hole

• pub
• tavern
• saloon
• watering place
• bar
• nightclub

Examples of watering hole in a Sentence

supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking of the Cipriani family, Harry’s Bar, the original watering hole still remains. —Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026

Singer Morgan Wade joined the cast in a recurring role as Carol, a bartender at the local watering hole in Rio Paloma. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026

Locals are happy to regale you with tales of family squabbles and fishing exploits at any of the seaside watering holes. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026

Nowadays, old-school residents bemoan the neighborhood’s evolution from grungy to grandiose; what was once a warren of hedonism has become a breeding ground for characterless watering holes whose lack of personality is bested only by the exorbitance of their beer prices. —Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watering hole

• arteriole
• levamisole
• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole