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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After a hard day of ranching, Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) hit the local watering hole with their fast friend and local veterinarian, Everett (Ed Harris). Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026 Speaking of the Cipriani family, Harry’s Bar, the original watering hole still remains. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026 Singer Morgan Wade joined the cast in a recurring role as Carol, a bartender at the local watering hole in Rio Paloma. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026 Locals are happy to regale you with tales of family squabbles and fishing exploits at any of the seaside watering holes. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 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 18 May. 2026.

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