Water Hole

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər hoʊl/

Definitions of water hole

noun a depression in the ground containing water, typically used by animals as a drinking source

Example Sentences

A1 The animals gathered around the water hole to drink.

A2 The travelers stopped at the water hole to rest and refill their canteens.

B1 The safari guide pointed out the water hole where the elephants often congregate.

B2 The researchers set up a camera trap near the water hole to observe the wildlife at night.

C1 The conservationists installed a solar-powered pump at the water hole to ensure a constant water supply for the animals.

C2 The documentary crew captured stunning footage of the predators hunting at the water hole.

Examples of water hole in a Sentence

formal The wildlife conservationists set up cameras near the water hole to monitor the animal activity.

informal Let's go cool off at the water hole after our hike.

slang We found the perfect spot for a swim - a hidden water hole in the forest.

figurative In the desert of life, friendship is like finding a water hole in the sand.

Grammatical Forms of water hole

• plural: water holes
• comparative: more water hole
• superlative: most water hole
• present tense: water hole
• future tense: will water hole
• perfect tense: have water holed
• continuous tense: is water holing
• singular: water hole
• positive degree: water hole
• infinitive: to water hole
• gerund: water holing
• participle: water holed

Origin and Evolution of water hole

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'water hole' originated as a reference to natural depressions or hollows filled with water, typically found in arid regions where water is scarce.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'water hole' has come to be commonly used to describe any small body of water, such as a pond or a small lake, where animals gather to drink. It has also been adapted to refer to a place where people gather socially, often a bar or pub.