watering hole
wa·ter·ing hole
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- US Pronunciation
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- [waw-ter-ing, wot-er- hohl]
- /ˈwɔ tər ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- hoʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [waw-ter-ing, wot-er- hohl]
- /ˈwɔ tər ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- hoʊl/
Definitions of watering hole words
- noun watering hole a bar, nightclub, or other social gathering place where alcoholic drinks are sold. 1
- countable noun watering hole You can refer to a pub or bar where people go to drink and meet their friends as a watering hole. 0
- noun watering hole a pool where animals drink; water hole 0
- noun watering hole a pub 0
- noun watering hole a bar or tavern, esp. one in which there is much social activity 0
- noun watering hole A depression in which water collects and where animals come to drink. 0
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watering hole popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
watering hole usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for watering hole
noun watering hole
- alehouse — An alehouse is a pub.
- barroom — A barroom is a room or building in which alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
- beer garden — a garden attached to a pub, where people can sit and drink beer
- cabaret — Cabaret is live entertainment consisting of dancing, singing, or comedy acts that are performed in the evening in restaurants or nightclubs.
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