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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

술집

Native Script:한국어 한글

Pronunciation / Transliteration: suljip

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Watering-hole/ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ ˌhəʊl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"우리는 퇴근길에 단골 술집에 들렀다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A pool of water where animals come to drink in a dry region.

    "A herd of zebras gathered quietly around the dusty watering-hole as the sun began to set."
  2. 2

    A pub, bar, or similar establishment where people regularly gather to drink and socialize.

    "After a long week at the office, the colleagues headed to their favorite local watering-hole for a quick pint."
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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originally derived in the 19th century from the literal combination of 'water', 'ing', and 'hole', referring to a natural depression where animals gather to drink. By the mid-20th century, the term extended metaphorically to describe a pub, bar, or social gathering place where people congregate for refreshment and socializing.

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