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

Midday on Wednesday, June 25, four of the zoo's eight Asian elephants were hanging out around the watering hole in their new Elephant Trek habitat. —Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

This popular spot is located in a space that once housed Rabbits Lounge, a favorite watering hole of the city's Chicano political leaders, and includes a dedicated mezcal bar upstairs. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Accessed through an underground tunnel from the lodge, the hide allows people to witness nature at play as animals visit the nearby watering hole throughout the day and night. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Grand Ole Opry basks in century of country history What's the greatest country song ever released? Better than the bartender at your favorite watering hole, the hundred-year-old Grand Ole Opry is wagering on fanatical supporters of the program and cultural institution to know best. —Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 1 May 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