as in tavern
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering place
Noun
-
Cunningham said the difference is a nightclub imposes a cover charge on all patrons while a tavern offering entertainment does not.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025 -
The Main Street block is known as the scene of an 1887 shootout where Wild West gambler and tavern owner Luke Short gunned down detective and former city marshal Jim Courtright, who was stepping onto the street near what is now Riscky’s.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
At that time, the chain closed its Flint pub and listed eight Michigan locations on its website.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
-
It’s being discussed outside of the arts pages – on the radio, the telly, in pubs and on public transport – because a gifted young artist with diamond star quality is performing a half century old classic song from the balcony of a storied show palace.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
-
Even local coworking spaces or cafes can boost creativity and satisfaction.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
-
Midday on Wednesday, June 25, four of the zoo's eight Asian elephants were hanging out around the watering hole in their new Elephant Trek habitat.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
-
This popular spot is located in a space that once housed Rabbits Lounge, a favorite watering hole of the city's Chicano political leaders, and includes a dedicated mezcal bar upstairs.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
-
Once operating as a saloon in its original state, the historic building was most recently home to Pints & Union — now located on Bardstown Road.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
The memo has caused a rift between President Donald Trump and his MAGA base, who have long promoted conspiracy theories tied to Epstein and his 2019 death behind bars.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
-
The charge carries a statutory maximum of 10 years behind bars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
-
The New York artist was thrown out of a Florida nightclub and detained this weekend after an altercation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Watering place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20place. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share