Phrase guide

watering place

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A place where water may be obtained, e.g. for a ship or for cattle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A place where there are springs of medicinal water, or a place by the sea, or by some large body of water, that people visit for bathing, recreation, boating, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

A place where alcohol is sold and consumed; a bar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning 4

a health resort near a spring or at the seaside

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: watering hole, spa

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: resort area, playground, vacation spot

Narrower terms: Wiesbaden

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