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
Tucked inside its Victorian architecture is the town’s oldest watering hole.
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Like many a good Florida tale, this one begins in a watering hole with all the trappings of a Carl Hiaasen novel.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—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
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Like many a good Florida tale, this one begins in a watering hole with all the trappings of a Carl Hiaasen novel.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—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
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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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The 1600s map shows it as a building called the Sign of the Cock, likely a tavern.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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It's located among several other taverns and restaurants in the heart of Fells Point.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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An expansive central display, space-age suede bucket seats that appear to float in the cabin, and chrome-gold elements across the console give the Venus' interiors the appearance of a luxe saloon from the future.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sounds good, but the real reason behind this is that popular whiskey brand Bulleit, which is owned by drinks giant Diageo, sued Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits in 2017, claiming that Redemption’s bottles were too similar (both had a sort of old-timey, saloon-style design).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 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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Rose took to Threads on Sunday to accuse the pop star of assaulting her at a nightclub nearly 20 years ago.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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In true European fashion, the restaurant turns into an electro music nightclub on the weekends.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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