as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities
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Recent Examples of watering hole
Many of the old watering holes — like Palmer’s Bar, which predates World War I — have struggled and closed amid changing demographics, shifting drinking habits and declining foot traffic.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
According to the center, the big cat was captured on trail camera footage visiting a watering hole in November, and researchers quickly identified it as a new big cat in the area by its distinctive black rosette spots.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The cafe is a familiar location in the show that was seen throughout season 1 as a local watering hole for oli workers.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Nov. 2025
However, these Southern watering holes hold that something special that keeps people coming back for more.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
According to the center, the big cat was captured on trail camera footage visiting a watering hole in November, and researchers quickly identified it as a new big cat in the area by its distinctive black rosette spots.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The cafe is a familiar location in the show that was seen throughout season 1 as a local watering hole for oli workers.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Nov. 2025
However, these Southern watering holes hold that something special that keeps people coming back for more.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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About Cavendish Brewery Opened in 2017, the pub has 28 taps and specializes in old world beer styles.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whiskey Row celebrates Prescott's Old West history, with saloons once occupied by outlaws and bandits.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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There are advertisements for saloon shows, soda fountains, car washes, and more, each one featuring time-period appropriate graphics.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Project Cloud Mary Jane Memory Foam Sneakers These Mary Jane ballet sneakers feature a soft foam interior, genuine leather upper, and rubber sole that, somehow, in the best way, resembles a chocolate bar.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outside of Gillette, fans waited in lines to get into bars at Patriot Place for pregame festivities.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant became a gathering spot for the celebrities who were in town to play the local nightclubs or just visit South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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