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
Hart even promised – and later, along with Brunson delivered – to pick up the tab at Kelly’s, a local watering hole down the street from campus.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Connaught’s watering holes are equally iconic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Virginians in search of their nearest watering hole have all of the above to choose from, but one special spot on the Virginia-West Virginia border stands out for having the bluest water in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
By the mid-2010s, Erewhon had become a watering hole for celebrities such as the Kardashians and the Beckhams.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Connaught’s watering holes are equally iconic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Virginians in search of their nearest watering hole have all of the above to choose from, but one special spot on the Virginia-West Virginia border stands out for having the bluest water in the state.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
By the mid-2010s, Erewhon had become a watering hole for celebrities such as the Kardashians and the Beckhams.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
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Both Gavin Pierce and Mckiddie say Kimball and Sterling Pierce spent time at the pub where the fundraiser was held.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Glasgow also has plenty of pubs and restaurant options, many of which have live music on some nights of the week.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Joseph Brewster turned the house into a tavern and store during the War for Independence when it was frequented by British soldiers stationed in the area.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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One of the greatest taverns and most impactful nightclubs in the history of this toddlin’ town, the Green Mill sits near the corner of Lawrence and Broadway, at night its neon sign a welcoming beacon.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The private saloon is a speakeasy, only open to in-the-know locals and guests of LMR.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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After the show, Daniel and Louis meet at a hotel bar.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Every bar and many bodegas were showing the game.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, the owners of Jet Set nightclub, could face up to 2 years in prison if found guilty.—
Martín Adames,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Sacramento County prosecutors on Monday pressed their theory that Payton and Martin were involved in a shootout with rival gang members on the downtown street corner rather than defending themselves from a spontaneous volley of gunfire as nightclubs closed April 3, 2022.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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