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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Lecarpentier, who previously worked for Experimental Cocktail Club, opened the cozy watering hole, where soulful tunes from the likes of Curtis Mayfield to Cheryl Lynn play overhead, in 2017. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 Tucked inside its Victorian architecture is the town’s oldest watering hole. New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Miroku Yokocho Yokochos—narrow alleyways filled with small eateries and watering holes—are a staple of Japanese dining culture, and the northern port city of Hachinohe has some of the most charming ones in the region. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 Like many a good Florida tale, this one begins in a watering hole with all the trappings of a Carl Hiaasen novel. Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering hole

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 10 Apr. 2026.

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