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watering place

/ˈwɔːtərɪŋ pleɪs/

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/ˈwɔːtərɪŋ pleɪs/C1informalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для приморского курорта или города с минеральными источниками, куда люди ездят на отдых или для лечения. Также может относиться к пабу или бару, где люди собираются, чтобы выпить.

An old-fashioned term for a seaside resort or spa town where people go for holidays or health treatments. Also can refer to a pub or bar where people gather to drink.

  1. A place where animals drinkB1formal

    A natural or artificial location where animals come to drink water.

    ruВодопой

    • The elephants gathered at the watering place in the savanna.
    • During the dry season, many animals rely on this watering place.
    • The watering place was surrounded by tracks of various wildlife.
  2. A pub or bar (British slang)B2informalbritish

    An informal term for a pub, bar, or tavern where people go to drink alcoholic beverages.

    ruПивная

    • Let's meet at the local watering place after work.
    • He spent the evening at his favorite watering place.
    • The old watering place on the corner has been there for decades.