swim-in en · NOUN
Etymology
From swim + -in, modeled after sit-in.
Meanings
-
A peaceful form of protest in which people enter a swimming pool and refuse to leave.
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.
2005, James J. Raciti, Ask about Florida, page 86:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swim-ins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |