watering hole

noun

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: 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 lobby also acts as an entryway to some of Boston’s most famed eateries and watering holes. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Where To Eat Where the Locals Gather Since opening in 2016, Chupacabra’s has become a watering hole for those that live in Salado and those lucky enough to visit. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 The authentic watering hole at 14421 Big Basin Way has a good beer selection, and often hosts karaoke. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 The restaurant, which has been a favorite watering hole for tourists and locals for decades, is named in honor of Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku. Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watering hole

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 14 Mar. 2025.

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