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
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Nunez had just stepped out of the bar when he was hit by bullets fired from inside the watering hole.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Detroit’s beloved Checker Bar is set to reopen on March 4 after a January 2025 basement fire shuttered the popular downtown watering hole at Cadillac Square.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Two lengthy bars line the sides of the GA level, with another watering hole at the back.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Nunez had just stepped out of the bar when he was hit by bullets fired from inside the watering hole.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Detroit’s beloved Checker Bar is set to reopen on March 4 after a January 2025 basement fire shuttered the popular downtown watering hole at Cadillac Square.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Two lengthy bars line the sides of the GA level, with another watering hole at the back.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
Noun
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Named for a ferry operator and tavern along the Schuylkill River, Grays Ferry straddles the river, just below University City.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Taverna Platanos Lachania Under the shade of giant green platanos trees, tuck into Greek tavern classics like pastitsio and moussaka at Taverna Platanos Lachania, located on the island’s western tip.—
Sarah Souli,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Portraits of the early owner, plus a mural depicting an Old West saloon scene, cover the walls.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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Communal dinners, games of pool, and drams of rare whiskies will be served in the Long House—Kilchoan’s version of Dunton’s saloon, which is still under construction during my stay.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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For example, 90% of parents believe their kids are performing at or above grade level, a 2023 survey found — even though tests show that fewer than half of all students meet that bar.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hapi Sushi Hapi Sushi is a casual sushi bar perfect for a post-beach lunch or an easy dinner.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 25,000-square-foot attraction — part pop-up, part theme park, with a dash of nightclub — is now inside Toledo House, next to Factory Town event hall.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Grutman is best known as the owner of the LIV nightclubs and the Komodo restaurants.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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