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
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
He seems more interested backstrokin’ in the same swimming hole as country-ish outsiders like Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson — another Navy vet once stationed in Washington with a similar aversion to interviews.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
The waters here were dark and angry, almost violent—nothing like our friendly swimming hole.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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