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
Two lengthy bars line the sides of the GA level, with another watering hole at the back.
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Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Previous Irish pubs in the area just felt like watering holes that served Guinness (and most bars serve Guinness nowadays anyway).
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Now under the care of Jeff and Julie Prince, the beloved local watering hole has been refreshed and renovated, drawing in both longtime regulars and newcomers.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
That location and the one in Louisville are surrounded by gift and thrift shops, arts centers, government facilities and watering holes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Previous Irish pubs in the area just felt like watering holes that served Guinness (and most bars serve Guinness nowadays anyway).
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Now under the care of Jeff and Julie Prince, the beloved local watering hole has been refreshed and renovated, drawing in both longtime regulars and newcomers.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
That location and the one in Louisville are surrounded by gift and thrift shops, arts centers, government facilities and watering holes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
Noun
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Here’s why this pint-sized pub is in demand.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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During an outing with Kennedy's family at a rowdy pub, the pair snuck away for an impromptu date.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By 1753, the lot held an inn and a tavern, but about two centuries after the garden was created, the area was slated to be torn down.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The building was originally a saloon built in the early 1900s.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The lower level has a gym, western saloon and the underground tunnel.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drink green beer, Jell-O shots and Shamrock Splash cocktails at participating restaurants and bars and dance along to mixes from a rotating list of DJs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Whether penny tile is installed in a bathroom, a restaurant bar area, or a mudroom, it's known for its durability and timeless style.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
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The brothers met the women at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, taking some on trips to ritzy locales, and paying for flights and luxury lodging.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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