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
The lawsuits filed against Rockin’ Horse accused the famed watering hole of negligence.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
Industry people who are looking for new artists come to this watering hole to discover that.
—Erick Galindo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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The city has its own Ale Trail that includes a variety of establishments, including dockside watering holes and an arcade bar.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
Water bottle The modern-day source of water for many people—their water bottle—may be just as germ-filled as our ancient ancestors’ go-to watering hole.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
Industry people who are looking for new artists come to this watering hole to discover that.
—Erick Galindo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The 10 Best Towns For Antique Shopping In Florida
Dine Around Town
Breweries
The city has its own Ale Trail that includes a variety of establishments, including dockside watering holes and an arcade bar.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
Water bottle The modern-day source of water for many people—their water bottle—may be just as germ-filled as our ancient ancestors’ go-to watering hole.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
Noun
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Cunningham said the difference is a nightclub imposes a cover charge on all patrons while a tavern offering entertainment does not.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The Main Street block is known as the scene of an 1887 shootout where Wild West gambler and tavern owner Luke Short gunned down detective and former city marshal Jim Courtright, who was stepping onto the street near what is now Riscky’s.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Woodstock is a classic Cotswolds village with cobbled streets, antique shops, lots of pubs and access to sprawling parkland at Blenheim.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The half-block bounded by 7th and 8th Streets, and K and Merchant Streets, including an Irish pub and Butcher & Barrel.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Once the heart of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire in Norway, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is now home to artisan workshops, independent galleries, and cosy cafes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Huge clients like Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs eat up the majority of the supply, leaving smaller cafes and chains out of luck as an entire industry tries to get their international logistics business up to speed.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The saloon’s internal-combustion engine may have been swapped out for an all-electric powertrain, but thanks to the shop’s attention to detail, the vehicle remains as opulent as ever.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
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Well, George starts the episode by barking orders in the saloon and trying to assert his control.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Expert says constitution bars deporting U.S. citizens to serve out sentences.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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The boutique invites modern luxury, featuring a sleek watch bar for personalized consultations.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Williams did anything and everything to make ends meet, including loading lorries on an industrial estate for the retailer British Home Stores and driving minibuses to pick up party-goers from nightclubs.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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The $4 billion proposal would see a Midtown office tower converted into an entertainment hub with a casino, nightclubs, restaurants and a five-star hotel with nearly 1,000 rooms.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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