poolside
2 of 2adverb or adjective
: at or near the side of a pool
Examples of poolside in a Sentence
Noun
We had lunch at the poolside.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 11 June 2026
The water-safe fabric held up without complaint through a sweltering trip to Washington, and survived the enthusiastic poolside grip of my toddler niece, who wrestled it from me while everyone was splashing around.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2021
Throwing caution to the wind by kicking it poolside or even hitting the beach this summer?
—Courtney E. Smith, refinery29.com, 29 May 2020
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Noun
No longer confined to beach vacations or poolside style, thong sandals have become a key styling piece for brands like The Row, Miu Miu, and Toteme, worn with everything from slouchy tailoring to minidresses.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 11 June 2026
The water-safe fabric held up without complaint through a sweltering trip to Washington, and survived the enthusiastic poolside grip of my toddler niece, who wrestled it from me while everyone was splashing around.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Adverb or adjective
The one-shoulder one-piece suits comes in a variety of bold color combinations that are sure to turn heads poolside.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2021
Throwing caution to the wind by kicking it poolside or even hitting the beach this summer?
—Courtney E. Smith, refinery29.com, 29 May 2020
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“Poolside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poolside. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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