watering hole

noun

: a place (such as a bar) where people gather to drink

Full Definition of WATERING HOLE

: a place where people gather socially; especially : watering place 3

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Synonyms: bar, café (also cafe), cantina [Southwest], dramshop, gin mill, grogshop [chiefly British], pub, public house [chiefly British], saloon, taproom, tavern, barroom, watering place

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