watering hole

noun

1

: water hole sense 1

2

: a place where people gather socially

especially : watering place sense 3

Synonyms

• tavern
• pub
• cafe
• watering place
• saloon
• 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

This cash-only, live music joint is one of the oldest watering holes in the Upper Keys, and was one of Jimmy Buffett's favorite places to grab a drink. —Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025

Today, 24 Hours of Art can be described as the Web3 community’s watering hole, where collectors, curators, marketplaces, and artists congregate daily to stay informed. —Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Another popular watering hole is Appalachian Mountain Brewery, thanks to its large indoor taproom and an even bigger beer garden. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

The former Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney that has doubled as a Star Wars outpost could be turned into a safe harbor watering hole on a swashbuckling voyage. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025

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