as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
die-hard fans gathered at the local watering place to watch the Super Bowl
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Noun
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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 -
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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Indianapolis is no stranger to taverns with curious characters and colorful pasts, and its dive bar scene remains strong hundreds of years later.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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Catch a hockey game at TD Garden, browse the boutiques of Beacon Hill and Newbury Street, or duck into a cozy tavern for a pint in the Back Bay.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The saloon, which will be slinging beer, bourbon and barbecue and hosting no-cover entertainment, will take over the second level of The Exchange.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Start at the casual ground-floor saloon, then head to the second floor for a stunning cocktail bar with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a perfect view of the Arcade's spine.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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However, production eventually built a replica of the watering hole on the soundstage.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The result comes after Kardashian previously failed the California bar exam three times.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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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 place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20place. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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