swimming hole

noun

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

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Close to Mount Snow, the property includes trails, a brook, fruit trees, and a swimming hole. The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026 For a soft adventure, hike the paved 500-step trail down to La Fortuna Waterfall, where a stunning cascade and swimming hole await. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026 Enjoy the Hill Country Scenery and Trails Both locals and travelers love to frequent the stunning blue waters at Jacob’s Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, which offers 126 acres including shady trails and a crisp, clear swimming hole adorned with rope swings. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 Those in need of some shade after a day on the sand should head inland to Kitekite Falls, where a two-mile hike through a coastal forest leads to a dramatic waterfall and swimming hole. Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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