watering hole

noun

Synonyms of watering holenext
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: a place where people gather socially
especially : watering place sense 3

Examples of watering hole in a Sentence

supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities
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Looking for the local watering hole? Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 Have a pre-dinner cocktail at the Tavern (once the Dog & Deer Tavern), where a bartender will be happy to tell you about the watering hole’s history. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026 By the mid-2010s, Erewhon had become a watering hole for celebrities such as the Kardashians and the Beckhams. Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Best watering hole near your theater — and what should people drink? Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering hole

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of watering hole was in 1776

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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20hole. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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