watering hole

watering hole

n. In both senses also called water hole.

1. A small natural depression in which water collects, especially a pool where animals come to drink.

2. Informal A social gathering place, such as a bar or saloon, where drinks are served: "a Warsaw restaurant that was once a cosmopolitan watering hole for actors and writers" (Newsweek).

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watering hole

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a pool where animals drink; water hole

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) Facetious slang a pub

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

watering hole - a health resort near a spring or at the seaside spa, watering place pump room - a pump house at a spa where medicinal waters are pumped and where patrons gather playground, resort area, vacation spot - an area where many people go for recreation

Translations

watering hole n

a. = water hole

b. (hum) → bar m inv