as in tavern
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
If your own personal Proust's madeleine happens to involve beer, barstools, and everything else found at last call at your favorite watering hole, there's now a cologne for that.
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Reiner, who is known for founding watering holes no less iconic than Clover Club, Milady’s and Leyenda, has here put together a menu anchored by colorful creations evoking the season, garnished with ornaments and candy canes.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
Reiner, who is known for founding watering holes no less iconic than Clover Club, Milady’s and Leyenda, has here put together a menu anchored by colorful creations evoking the season, garnished with ornaments and candy canes.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering hole
Noun
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Alongside that stretch of Grand Avenue, a bartender at a tavern said his business has been down 30% to 50% since October and was slumping during the first phase.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Pick up picnic supplies at the on-site general store or dine at the casual tavern or more ambitious restaurant, YOVA, which features dishes like salmon and caviar and boar chops, complimented by an impressive wine list.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sara met Garrett in March 2019 on St. Patrick’s Day at a Fort Worth pub.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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End your day by eating at The Brickhouse Run, a delightful British-American hybrid pub or revel in a relaxing meal with excellent service at Shirley’s Restaurant and Bar located inside Hotel Petersburg.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jurors heard testimony about how the mob ran its underground gambling rooms out of nondescript spots, like an office building, a cafe and gelato shop.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The saloon would remain in production for a decade, during which time the automaker sold over 7,000 examples of the vehicle.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This country was born in a bar—the revolutionaries met in taverns, westward expansion had a lot to do with saloons, the Civil Rights Movement—meetings happened in churches but also in bars, Stonewall was a bar.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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Plans called for a 32-seat bar, two mezzanine spaces overlooking the lower level.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the night wears on, locals gravitate toward the live tunes coming from grunge bar Will’s Pub.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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There were cinemas, casinos, nightclubs, hotels and restaurants to entertain its many guests.—
Sebastián López Brach,
The Dial,
25 Feb. 2025
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There’s the avant-garde choreographer Florentina Holzinger, for example, known for staging operas with plentiful fake blood, and the 82-year-old fashion knitwear designer Claudia Skoda, who’s often seen out at nightclubs.—
Gisela Williams,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Watering hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20hole. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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