swim-in
English
Etymology
Compare sit-in.
Noun
swim-in (plural swim-ins)
- 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.
- 2005, James J. Raciti, Ask about Florida (page 86)