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

Witnesses saw Stout drinking near a watering hole on the day the wildfire started, according to the Butte District Attorney’s Office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

There’s a handful of eating spots and watering holes here, each with a distinct vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Some Boston watering holes reportedly ran out of beer when Scottish fans descended on the city. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Even with its reputation as a watering hole for Hollywood’s biggest names, Dan Tana refused to pander to celebrities. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watering hole

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