watering holes

noun

Definition of watering holesnext
plural of watering hole
as in taverns
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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  1. cafes
  2. pubs
  3. nightclubs
Noun
  • Across the country, baristas at more than 300 cafes were striking, according to their union, Starbucks Workers United.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These are our favorite metro Phoenix restaurants and cafes to take visitors.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of cafes
Noun
  • There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Try eating in local pubs like Kivi Tavern or Mõisa Talli.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • Police have attributed most of the deaths to accidental drowning due to the lake's proximity to nightclubs and bars.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Forget stuffy nightclubs, a new generation is throwing house parties, rooftop DJ sets and intimate shows in unexpected spots like art galleries and cafes.
    Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of nightclubs
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