swimming hole

noun

US
: a place in a river, pond, etc., where people swim

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There’s also a shooting range, a sporting clays setup, and a secluded swimming hole with a dock. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 The most popular swimming hole in the region is Grotta dello Smeraldo, but be prepared for a lot of other tourist water treaders. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 July 2025 Midnight Hole – Great Smoky Mountains, NC Why go: A dreamy, deep swimming hole with emerald water, surrounded by boulders and shaded forest. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025 McCloud River Falls – Shasta-Trinity National Forest, CA Why go: Three stunning waterfalls, each with their own swimming hole and rock platforms for jumping. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for swimming hole

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“Swimming hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming%20hole. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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