as in tavern
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
This off-the-grid watering hole near Parker only operates during the cooler months, which means the official opening for the 2025 season will be in October.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sit at the Bar September, coined by 86-year-old real estate agent and TikTok influencer Laurie Cooper, encourages young singles to go old-school and head to a local watering hole solo to meet people the analog way.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Built by George Washington’s youngest brother, the tavern operated for 35 years as a lively inn and watering hole.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Writer’s Room As the name might suggest, the Writer’s Room has long been an iconic watering hole for the city’s literary elite—Margaret Atwood has used the bar as a backdrop in her words, and the Writers’ Union of Canada was formed around drinks here.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sit at the Bar September, coined by 86-year-old real estate agent and TikTok influencer Laurie Cooper, encourages young singles to go old-school and head to a local watering hole solo to meet people the analog way.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Built by George Washington’s youngest brother, the tavern operated for 35 years as a lively inn and watering hole.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Writer’s Room As the name might suggest, the Writer’s Room has long been an iconic watering hole for the city’s literary elite—Margaret Atwood has used the bar as a backdrop in her words, and the Writers’ Union of Canada was formed around drinks here.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
Noun
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While casinos in rural areas may be more affected by tavern gaming, tribal nations in southern Wisconsin with casinos in Milwaukee and Madison appear more concerned with online sports betting.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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This is a great neighborhood tavern with some of my favorite pizzas, salads and appetizers in town.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Go ice skating, indulge in a fluffy waffle, and then retire to a table at Elfde Gebod, a traditional pub where hundreds of statues of the Virgin Mary gaze down on the drinkers.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Most patrons choose to accompany the greasy order with a cold pint at the Irish-style pub.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Zeev with Navan’s founders Ariel Cohen (L) and Ilan Twig (C) at an initial investment meeting for Navan at a Palo Alto, California, cafe in 2015.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In its post, the cafe said more information about the Elk Grove cafe’s opening date and grand opening festivities would be coming soon.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the nearly six decades since, the full-size saloon has served as the automaker’s flagship vehicle in its home country, used by the likes of the emperor, prime minister, and other powerful figures.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Parisian saloon – which is known for hosting variety shows featuring mostly nude female dancers – opened in the '50s and has since welcomed a number of entertainment industry titans, including Kim Kardashian and Pamela Anderson.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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The next 12 hours will take us to 10 stops across three of the city’s five boroughs, from a rundown police precinct to a glitzy nightclub, from a subway platform to a taxi-drivers’ gala.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The nightclub will feature two bars, a stage for performers, two VIP sections and a dancefloor in its roughly 6,000-square-foot space.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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