How to Pronounce "watering hole"
expression
WAW-ter-ing HOHL
WAW-tuh-ring HOHL
Definition
A 'watering hole' is a place where animals regularly go to drink water in the wild. Informally, it also means a bar or pub where people go to have drinks and socialize.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɝɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊɫ
British English
wˈɔːtəɹɪŋ/ /hˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-ing HOHL
UK
WAW-tuh-ring HOHL
Listen in Context
The lions gathered at the watering hole every day.
We met at the local watering hole after work.
Many animals visit the watering hole during the dry season.
Let's grab a drink at our favorite watering hole tonight.