swimming hole

noun

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

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In Monchique, three of the five days are spent entirely in silence, with mountain views and a swimming hole. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026 Madison Blue Spring, Lee, Florida Located in Madison Blue Spring State Park, this 82-foot-wide and 25-foot-deep swimming hole is one of the most beautiful freshwater springs in Florida. Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 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 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 May. 2026.

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