water hole

• Eine natürliche Vertiefung oder ein Gewässer, in dem sich Wasser sammelt, das oft von Wildtieren zum Trinken genutzt wird, oder umgangssprachlich eine Bar oder ein Pub, in dem sich Menschen zum Trinken treffen.

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.

   Wasserloch

   • 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.

   Ort zum Treffen

   • 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.