"polar bear plunge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polar bear plunges [plural]
Etymology: polar bear + plunge Etymology templates: {{compound|en|polar bear|plunge}} polar bear + plunge Head templates: {{en-noun}} polar bear plunge (plural polar bear plunges)
  1. An outdoor plunge or swim in the middle of winter, often through ice. Wikipedia link: polar bear plunge Categories (topical): Swimming Synonyms: polar bear dip, polar bear swim Translations (Translations): bain de glace (French)

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