swimming hole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of swimming hole
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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We pass a fast-food spot called Jake’s Place, and a scenic patch of land next to the sea with a sign that reads: "Ye olde swimming hole and picnic area."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024
The lake was used as a swimming hole in the past, but it has since become home to invasive snails, algae, bacteria and decades’ worth of sediment that has piled up.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
When considering a nearby swimming hole this summer, water scientists recommend that Los Angeles County residents first check the latest river report card before taking a dip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Months before the riots, a young man named José Díaz was stabbed to death near a swimming hole that became known as Sleepy Lagoon in southeast L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
A figure emerged from the swimming hole as if rising on an elevator.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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