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
That location and the one in Louisville are surrounded by gift and thrift shops, arts centers, government facilities and watering holes.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Casino Ketchum has several popular watering holes, including Grumpy’s (think beer cans on the walls and 32-ounce schooners) and the Cellar Pub (chatty bartenders and a dark basement).
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s how Autumn Ernst celebrated with her friends and family at a neighborhood watering hole after the Thursday sentencing of the man convicted in her 25-year-old son’s fatal Buckhead shooting.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Paleo Sol comes on the heels of Live at the 13th Moon Gravity Well, recorded with the Unit at a Portland watering hole.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Casino Ketchum has several popular watering holes, including Grumpy’s (think beer cans on the walls and 32-ounce schooners) and the Cellar Pub (chatty bartenders and a dark basement).
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s how Autumn Ernst celebrated with her friends and family at a neighborhood watering hole after the Thursday sentencing of the man convicted in her 25-year-old son’s fatal Buckhead shooting.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Paleo Sol comes on the heels of Live at the 13th Moon Gravity Well, recorded with the Unit at a Portland watering hole.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
Noun
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Gone is the American idea of an Irish pub, and in arrives a new wave of bars that lock on the beating heart of an Irish drinking establishment.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Is anyone surprised that Benedict goes straight to the tavern to grab a drink?—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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The wave of customers who visit the concession stands during intermissions makes speed of service more important for venues than for most stores, restaurants or taverns.—
David Bruce,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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That project would include a 60-room lodge, 64 duplex housing units, a saloon, swimming pool, pickle ball court and an ice skating rink.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Scarp Ridge Lodge is located in downtown historic Crested Butte in a former saloon that's been transformed into a high-end property complete with a saltwater pool and rooftop hot tub.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Public areas and guest elevators are wheelchair-accessible, and several rooms include step-free showers and grab bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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On Sunday, bars and restaurants are rolling out limited-time discounts and drink specials to mark the holiday.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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They're expected to continue their celebration at E11EVEN Miami, a popular nightclub.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Players who aren’t immediately flying back to their respective teams were set to have a team dinner at Cote Korean steakhouse in Miami’s Design District followed by a trip to Miami nightclub E11even — a staple on the Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration tour each of the past two summers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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