swim-in

English

Etymology

Compare sit-in.

Noun

swim-in (plural swim-ins)

1. A peaceful form of protest in which people enter a swimming pool and refuse to leave.
   • 2005, James J. Raciti, Ask about Florida, page 86:

     What was the goal of the "swim-ins" held in St. Augustine? In 1964, black Americans were eager to desegregate Florida beaches. They targeted St. Augustine during the city's 300th year celebration.

Derived terms

• swim-inner