watering place

noun

1

: a place where water may be obtained

especially : one where animals and especially livestock come to drink

2

: a health or recreational resort featuring mineral springs or bathing

3

: a place (such as a nightclub, bar, or lounge) where drink is available

Synonyms

• bar
• barroom
• café
• cafe
• cantina [Southwest]
• dramshop
• gin mill
• grogshop [chiefly British]
• pub
• public house [chiefly British]
• saloon
• taproom
• tavern
• watering hole

Examples of watering place in a Sentence

die-hard fans gathered at the local watering place to watch the Super Bowl

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1