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

Like many coastal Carolina towns, Bath touts its significance to Blackbeard, as evidenced by the local watering hole and casual restaurant, Blackbeard’s Tavern. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 July 2025

The Hong Kong watering hole took home the gold for this year’s 50 Best Bars in Asia ranking, topping the list for the second year in a row. —India Brown, Robb Report, 16 July 2025

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

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