WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈswim•ming ˌhole, n. [countable]
  1. a place, as in a stream, where there is water deep enough for swimming.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
swim′ming hole′, 
  1. a place, as in a stream or creek, where there is water deep enough to use for swimming.
  • 1865–70, American.

'swimming hole' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
bogey-hole - hole

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