poolside

1 of 2

noun

pool·​side ˈpül-ˌsīd How to pronounce poolside (audio)
: the area surrounding a swimming pool

poolside

2 of 2

adverb or adjective

: at or near the side of a pool

Examples of poolside in a Sentence

Noun We had lunch at the poolside.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
There’s also an outdoor fireplace for relaxing at the end of the day, and the poolside cafe serves healthy bites and cocktails. Mariette Williams, Essence, 2 May 2024 Socializing zones include a poolside lounge with an outdoor bar, fire pits, grilling stations and the 41st-floor Sky Lounge with entertaining areas including a bar and dining room looking out on the skyline. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for poolside 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poolside was in 1921

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“Poolside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poolside. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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