watering hole

noun

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2
: a place where people gather socially
especially : watering place sense 3

Examples of watering hole in a Sentence

supposedly, that Broadway hangout was the favorite watering hole for 1940s celebrities
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The little dog has quickly become a favorite among the watering hole's regulars, who make sure Rex never goes long without a belly rub. Kelli Bender, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The Central Ninth watering hole recently celebrated its eighth anniversary. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 The beloved watering hole has been welcoming in customers of all stripes since 1976 but has seen several interruptions due to hurricane and storm damage. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 Sadly, all the nefarious plotting, indulgent celebrating, and pistol-pulling encounters at the infamous watering hole happened on a soundstage in Manchester. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for watering hole 

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of watering hole was in 1776

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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20hole. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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