swimming hole

noun

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

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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 This 2012 modern modular home on 40 forested Hudson Valley acres has trails, a swimming hole, and a stocked pond. The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026 Austin’s most iconic swimming hole will temporarily close later this month after city crews discovered unstable, decades-old infrastructure beneath Barton Springs Pool that could collapse during a flood event. Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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