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

This longtime watering hole has rotating beer selections, a full food menu, and a consistent live music schedule. — Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

People wear flannel and denim while making out in the storage room of the local watering hole. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

City Hall bars saw an increase in spending of 166%, while watering holes in the greater downtown area saw an 86% spike. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Marvel’s Wolverine presents Hu’s Tyger Tiger as the proprietor of the Princess Bar, Logan’s preferred watering hole in the Lowtown district of Madripoor. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 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