waterhole
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- noun
- /ˈwɔːtərhoʊl/
- Informal
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bar
- On Friday nights, the waterhole is packed with locals, all eager to socialize and enjoy the lively environment.
Examples
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You limping off to the waterhole simply because you had a bad day?
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Listen, there's a waterhole.
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However, if you are staying at a hotel at the edge of town that features a waterhole, you could see a wide variety.
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You found the waterhole.
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I'll check the waterholes.
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After a long day at work, I love to unwind with friends at our local waterhole where we can enjoy a few drinks.
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The new waterhole in the neighborhood has a relaxed atmosphere and great live music on weekends.
Synonyms
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A bar or pub where people meet to drink and talk
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A cheap bar where people drink and are often rowdy
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A pub that serves many beers and simple meals
A relaxed bar or pub where people meet to drink alcohol
A bar or pub that people visit often and like
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Etymology
The word waterhole for a bar comes from the same idea of water plus hole — a place to get a drink. People call a pub a waterhole because it is where locals gather to 'drink' and talk, like animals at a waterhole.