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watering hole
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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).

watering hole
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a pool where animals drink; water hole
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) Facetious slang a pub
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Noun1.watering hole - a health resort near a spring or at the seasidewatering hole - a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
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
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watering hole n
b. (hum) → bar m inv


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