water hole

• Dépression naturelle ou point d'eau où l'eau s'accumule, souvent utilisé par les animaux sauvages pour boire, ou terme familier pour un bar ou un pub où les gens se réunissent pour boire.

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.

   point d'eau

   • 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.

   Lieu de rencontre social

   • 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.