water hole

noun

1

: a natural hole or hollow containing water

2

: a hole in a surface of ice

Examples of water hole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were about 50 of them and they were strung out over a wide, grassy plain near a water hole. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Sundowners are out in the bush, often by a water hole. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Nearby, The Farmstead offers a more contemporary take, while Waterside, overlooking a busy water hole, focuses on family-friendly safari experiences. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026

The water hole was surrounded by palm trees and sand dunes during the late Cretaceous period, but since then, the environment has changed drastically. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for water hole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole

Kids Definition

water hole

noun

: a natural hole or hollow containing water especially for drinking