watering hole

• Point d'eau naturel où les animaux viennent boire ; également utilisé familièrement pour désigner un bar, un pub ou un lieu de rencontre où les gens se réunissent pour boire un verre.

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.

   point d'eau

   • 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.

   point de rencontre (familier)

   • 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.