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watering hole

noun

Definition of watering holenext
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 Marvel’s Wolverine presents Hu’s Tyger Tiger as the proprietor of the Princess Bar, Logan’s preferred watering hole in the Lowtown district of Madripoor. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Additionally, Morgan Lindholm will return to expand on her role as Maddie, the bartender at the local watering hole, Bullet ’N Barrel, and Cal’s (Logan Marshall-Green) estranged daughter. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The Mystic of my childhood, though, had a modicum of edge — kids with anarchy symbols on their jackets skateboarded outside a coffee shop that reeked of weed, and locals got rowdy at a dysfunctional watering hole called the Draw Bridge Inne. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Food and drink Avant Mar’s culinary offerings are world-class, and the central pool (a long, slinky watering hole that points toward the beach) splits the hotel’s two main restaurants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering hole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
  1. pub
  2. tavern
  3. saloon
  4. bar
  5. nightclub
Noun
  • And an afternoon slugging pints at Hog’s Head at Wizarding World of Harry Potter is certainly not the equivalent of a day at an authentic British pub.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Located on the same plot that formerly housed Hamilton’s Tavern, Bock has the look and feel of a European pub.
    — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of pub
Noun
  • The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That same desire for warmth and color is fueling a vintage tavern lighting trend.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • That at least has some continuity with the old days, because Third Avenue’s saloons at mid-century were where the sots washed up, like Ray Milland in The Lost Weekend.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kimberly Schlarman, local history supervisor for the Glenview Public Library and a member of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors, said the Glen View House was a saloon by the 1890s, with lodgings on the second floor.
    — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of saloon
Noun
  • The ban covers imports of all goods from the settlements and bars companies from providing services for the settlements, including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate and advertising.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • His friends pushed him to be bold and climb onto the platforms at Badlands nightclub typically reserved for professional go-go dancers.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The lobby featured a multi-story atrium and a nightclub with dancers, a show and dinner.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of nightclub

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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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