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

The Knot Club is the new name for the tenants-only watering hole. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

The property stands adjacent to The River Bar, another local watering hole. —Alexandra Koch , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Gracie's Tax Bar, an indie watering hole that hosts all sorts of events from local bands to drag shows, has been a downtown Phoenix staple for nearly a decade. —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025

Our lawn — overlooking Lady Bird Lake — has become a favorite watering hole over the years for conferencegoers to soak up the Austin sunshine, grab a cocktail and hear a bit of live music in between sessions. —Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 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