Definition of watering hole

watering holenoun

hố tưới nước

/ˈwɔːtərɪŋ həʊl//ˈwɔːtərɪŋ həʊl/

The term "watering hole" is an expression originally used by hunters in Southern Africa to describe a natural source of water for wildlife. Since ancient times, animals would gather at these water sources during dry seasons, making them prime locations for hunting. The expression is derived from the hunting practice of setting up water troughs or artificial water sources, known as watering holes, near an animal's natural water source. This tactic provided an opportunity for the hunter to ambush the animals that would come to drink from the water source. In the late 19th century, the term began to be used to describe natural watering holes in Africa, as Europeans started to explore and document the continent's wildlife. The expression has since spread around the world, and is now commonly used to describe any place where wildlife gather to drink, relax, and socialize, whether natural or man-made.

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a place in a hot country, where animals go to drink

một nơi ở một đất nước nóng, nơi động vật đến uống nước

a bar or place where people go to drink

một quán bar hoặc nơi mọi người đến để uống rượu

Example:
  • Champers is one of Tony’s favourite watering holes.

    Champers là một trong những quán rượu yêu thích của Tony.