watering hole

• مصدر ماء طبيعي تأتي إليه الحيوانات لتشرب؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا بغير رسمية للإشارة إلى الحانة أو المقهى أو مكان يجتمع فيه الناس للشرب والتلاقي.

A natural source of water where animals come to drink; also used informally to refer to a bar, pub, or social gathering place where people meet for drinks.

1. Place for animals to drinkA2formal

   A natural source of water, such as a pond or stream, where animals gather to drink.

   مَشْرَب الحيوانات

   • Elephants gathered at the watering hole during the dry season.
   • Lions often hunt near watering holes.
   • The watering hole was surrounded by various birds and mammals.

2. Bar or social gathering placeB1slang

   A slang term for a bar, pub, or other place where people meet to socialize and drink.

   مكان السمر

   • Let's meet at our usual watering hole after work.
   • The pub is a popular watering hole for locals.
   • He spent the evening at his favorite watering hole with friends.