Thesaurus results for WATER HOLE

water hole

noun

Definition of water hole

as in lake

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of water hole What looks like a matter of simple intellectual convenience is more a case of poisoning the water hole. — Richard Lansdown, The New York Review of Books, 25 June 2026 Sundowners are out in the bush, often by a water hole. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Nearby, The Farmstead offers a more contemporary take, while Waterside, overlooking a busy water hole, focuses on family-friendly safari experiences. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The water hole was surrounded by palm trees and sand dunes during the late Cretaceous period, but since then, the environment has changed drastically. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for water hole

Recent Examples of Synonyms for water hole

Noun

The county just completed major renovations, including the dredging of the lake to improve water quality and the construction of a lakeside pavilion that can be rented out for events.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Members of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office Boat Patrol, who were already on the lake conducting routine patrols, responded immediately and took over lifesaving efforts from bystanders until firefighters and paramedics arrived.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of lake

Noun

Theodore Roosevelt Dam, Arizona Theodore Roosevelt Dam was completed northeast of Phoenix in 1911, creating a reservoir on the Salt River.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
In 1950, in the Catskills, New York City officials approved the use of what had been General Electric’s experimental Cold War weapon to end a drought and fill the city’s reservoirs.

— Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of reservoir

Noun

The first is at Orvis Hot Springs, a clothing-optional resort in Ridgway with natural hot spring soaking pools, plus a dry sauna and a cold plunge pond off to the side, framed by the San Juan Mountains.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Water overflowed from a large retention pond and swept Kearns away.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of pond

Noun

The rooms Those heart-melting pastel colors that glow as Venice and her lagoon move from daytime into evening have been collated here in room decor, which brings the outdoors inside and folds it into midcentury-modern style and comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Along with plenty of Southern hospitality, there’s something for every parkgoer here, including water coaster RiverRush and The Cascades, an interactive, 8,000-square-foot lagoon pool.

— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Definition of lagoon

Browse Nearby Words

water glasses

water hole

water holes

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Water hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20hole. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of water hole

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

nurture

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes