Phrase guide

swimming hole

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈswɪmɪŋ həʊl/
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

An area for swimming in a stream or river.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a small body of water (usually in a creek) that is deep enough to use for swimming

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pond, pool

History

Etymology

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