watering hole

noun

1

: water hole sense 1

2

: a place where people gather socially

especially : watering place sense 3

Synonyms

• bar
• barroom
• café
• cafe
• cantina [Southwest]
• dramshop
• gin mill
• grogshop [chiefly British]
• pub
• public house [chiefly British]
• saloon
• taproom
• tavern
• watering place

Examples of watering hole in a Sentence

supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities

Recent Examples on the Web

Expert guides navigate rocky trails while pointing out unique geological formations, ancient petroglyphs, and hidden watering holes where wildlife gathers. —Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025

At least based on the fact that two Jekyll Island watering holes are included in our South's Best 2025 list. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025

The local watering hole, Kimmie’s Bar, was across the street. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025

The lobby also acts as an entryway to some of Boston’s most famed eateries and watering holes. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watering hole

• arteriole
• levamisole
• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole