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

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

On Sunday, Irvin was back in Philly and wearing his jersey in a local watering hole with not a care in the world that fans booed him. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Its main dining-and-bar area opens up to an infinity pool that seemed to drop right into the thick bush below, with a watering hole in the distance. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 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