swimming hole

noun

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

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From there, continue to Smalls Falls, which is a short hike off the road (.5 miles roundtrip) and features a swimming hole. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 Spend The Day At A Swimming Hole Before water parks and pool memberships, Southerners beat the heat by finding the nearest, clearest swimming hole. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 1 June 2025 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 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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