Thesaurus results for WATERING HOLE

watering hole

noun

Definition of watering hole

as in pub

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 Additionally, Morgan Lindholm will return to expand on her role as Maddie, the bartender at the local watering hole, Bullet ’N Barrel, and Cal’s (Logan Marshall-Green) estranged daughter. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The Mystic of my childhood, though, had a modicum of edge — kids with anarchy symbols on their jackets skateboarded outside a coffee shop that reeked of weed, and locals got rowdy at a dysfunctional watering hole called the Draw Bridge Inne. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Food and drink Avant Mar’s culinary offerings are world-class, and the central pool (a long, slinky watering hole that points toward the beach) splits the hotel’s two main restaurants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Witnesses saw Stout drinking near a watering hole on the day the wildfire started, according to the Butte District Attorney’s Office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering hole

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With a rich history dating back to 1858, the pier has recently undergone a serious renovation and now features two on-site pubs, food stalls, various rides and one of the country’s few surviving pier theatres.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
That annual challenge was conceived after an argument in a pub over whether a man or a horse would win such a face-off over the unforgiving Welsh terrain.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pub

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Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns.

— Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, the old-school tavern where the city’s smoking ordinances never seem to be enforced, Dominic has reputed Outfit ties that go back many years.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tavern

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Kimberly Schlarman, local history supervisor for the Glenview Public Library and a member of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors, said the Glen View House was a saloon by the 1890s, with lodgings on the second floor.

— Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
In an interview with the Idaho Statesman regarding the sale, Fitzpatrick alluded to forces beyond his control forcing his hand in listing the saloon.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of saloon

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Broadway-loving teens will fall madly in love with this 2001 musical classic about the infamous French nightclub, its star performer Satine, and her poem-writing love Christian—Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in two of their best roles.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
That means his restaurant and nightclub venues will continue to work within the budgets of the major American players, while still offering a superior product to ensure repeat business.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of nightclub

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