watering place

noun

Definition of watering placenext
as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises die-hard fans gathered at the local watering place to watch the Super Bowl

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering place
  1. pub
  2. tavern
  3. saloon
  4. watering hole
  5. bar
  6. nightclub
Noun
  • The Cotswolds England's golden countryside is at its most inviting in autumn, when the pubs light their fires and the weather is right for layering without summer's heat or winter's bite.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • What Will Mester is working with at the Wren, his pub in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood, is both less grand and more impressive.
    — Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of pub
Noun
  • The rocky beach is lined with beach chairs that can be rented, and there are several traditional taverns and snack shacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Disgruntled colonists in taverns and town squares borrowed British melodies to support new lyrics expressive of a developing national consciousness.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • Owners can opt for a semi-enclosed galley, which adds a bit of space from the main saloon, or can fully enclose the galley for more separation.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Old Ebbitt Grill Established in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is Washington’s oldest saloon (more like an elevated bistro today), just steps from the White House.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of saloon
Noun
  • What's your favorite watering hole near the theater, and what should people drink?
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In some parts of Hwange, natural seeps and seasonal watering holes provide supplementary water, while Wilderness helps pump water to artificial watering holes in the southeastern region of the park.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
Definition of watering hole
Noun
  • Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of bar
Noun
  • The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Three women face charges after allegedly beating up another woman outside an East Texas nightclub in a June 21 attack that appeared to reference Karmelo Anthony, court documents state.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of nightclub
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“Watering place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20place. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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