WATERING PLACES Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

watering places

noun

plural of watering place

as in pubs

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises die-hard fans gathered at the local watering place to watch the Super Bowl

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Noun

Top 5 Can’t Miss Order a pint with the after-work crowds at one of London’s oldest pubs, like Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2026
In Cornwall, some communities gather in local pubs for a traditional Cornish ‘shout’, joining together to sing folk songs and sea shanties.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of pubs

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Pedal taverns have been a fixture in downtown Nashville in recent years, particularly in the Broadway area, attracting large groups of tourists and bachelorette parties.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026
The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of taverns

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High in California’s eastern Sierra, the road into Bodie State Historic Park winds past a lonely cemetery and into what was once a lawless mining town of around 10,000 people and nearly 60 saloons.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Creede, Leadville and Telluride had dozens of saloons packed in a few town blocks.

— Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of saloons

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There's the world-class skiing and mountain biking with some memorable restaurants and watering holes to boot.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
The party atmosphere only picked up as night fell, with fans of both LSU and Clemson going at each other around the local watering holes and local restaurants.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of watering holes

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Raman showed up at bars and nightclubs and on college campuses, spreading her call for change at City Hall.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Swap the cocktails for electrolytes, the swanky clothes for athleisure and the nightclubs for sunny public parks.

— Alex Harring,Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of nightclubs

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