water hole

• حفرة أو بركة طبيعية تتجمع فيها المياه، غالبًا ما ترتادها الحيوانات البرية للشرب؛ كما تُستخدم مجازًا للإشارة إلى حانة أو مقهى يجتمع فيه الناس للشرب.

A natural depression or pool where water collects, typically used by wild animals for drinking, or a slang term for a bar or pub where people gather to drink.

1. Natural water sourceB1formal

   A natural depression or pool where water collects, often used by animals for drinking.

   مورد الماء

   • The elephants gathered at the water hole to drink.
   • During the dry season, many animals rely on this water hole.
   • We saw a pride of lions near the water hole.

2. Social gathering placeB2slangamerican

   A place where people meet and socialize, often a bar or pub.

   مكان التجمع

   • After work, they went to their favorite water hole for a drink.
   • This bar is the local water hole for the neighborhood.
   • The water hole was packed with people watching the game.