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

Sit at the Bar September, coined by 86-year-old real estate agent and TikTok influencer Laurie Cooper, encourages young singles to go old-school and head to a local watering hole solo to meet people the analog way. —Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025

Built by George Washington’s youngest brother, the tavern operated for 35 years as a lively inn and watering hole. —Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

Writer’s Room As the name might suggest, the Writer’s Room has long been an iconic watering hole for the city’s literary elite—Margaret Atwood has used the bar as a backdrop in her words, and the Writers’ Union of Canada was formed around drinks here. —Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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

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