waterholes

[US]//ˈwɔːtəˌhəʊlz//
[UK]//ˈwɔːtərˌhoʊlz//
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. pl.places where water collects, especially small ponds or pools (often natural); sources of water where people or animals can drink; small muddy pools or puddles

Phrases & Collocations

at the waterhole

near waterholes

around waterholes

waterhole sightings

waterhole photos

waterhole visits

find waterholes

protect waterholes

waterholes drying

waterholes dried

Example Sentences

elephants gathered at the waterholes during the long dry season.

rangers monitored the waterholes to track wildlife movement.

we camped near the waterholes but kept a safe distance at night.

predators often lurk around waterholes, waiting for prey to drink.

the guide led us to the best waterholes for early morning sightings.

after the rain, the waterholes filled quickly and the plains turned green.

during the drought, the shrinking waterholes forced animals to travel farther.

tourists watched quietly from a hide overlooking the waterholes.

conservationists restored several waterholes to support local biodiversity.

we followed fresh tracks that led straight to the waterholes.

in the heat of midday, herds queued at the waterholes to drink.

the map marked seasonal waterholes that appear only after storms.

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