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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicola Leigh Stewart, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Chicken tenders and nachos had just been delivered by a room service attendant who attempted to hide her smile at the scene of our poolside picnic.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
This easy-drinking version is ideal for summer sipping, either poolside or at an evening party.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Shoppers use them on patios and also bring them along to beaches, parks, and poolside hangs.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Elizabeth Banks supported her Archer Roose canned wine with a sundowner cocktail party and poolside chat.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Saint Laurent Rive Droite mini speaker, $80 (Saint Laurent)
Instead of earbuds, play the new Beyoncé album poolside, with this portable speaker from French brands Saint Laurent Rive Droite and Lexon.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Convene Wicker Rattan Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Chair Buy on Wayfair $1,206 $460
With an adjustable backrest, sturdy wicker frame, and water-resistant cushioning, this chair is the perfect poolside or backyard lounger.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
There are two restaurants: Nautilus, with its full-on fine-dining menu, and the Grill, which offers casual outdoor meals poolside.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
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
The shirtless pics of the famously fit actor were taken poolside during his Italian vacation with Bonet days after attending Kravitz‘s wedding in France.
—Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 7 Jan. 2020
And yesterday, the world got when the SKIMS founder shared bikini snaps featuring herself poolside, thanks to Kanye's handiwork.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Feb. 2020
Openaire, Los Angeles, CA This greenhouse restaurant sits poolside at the LINE Hotel.
—Drake Wilson, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2020
On February 23, Shiann posted an Instagram of herself poolside at the Mondrian Los Angeles with her fellow contestant Tammy Ly, and BiP alums Demi Burnett, Katie Morton, and Onyeka Ehie (above).
—Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 2 Mar. 2020
That rumor was confirmed when they were photographed poolside at a hotel in Miami in November.
—Marie Claire, 31 Dec. 2019
Sadly, he was reduced to lying poolside under an umbrella while his buddies teed off.
—Larry David, The New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2019
Noun
The refurb—which cost an unspecified sum, spent by an unspecified ownership, according to the resorts rep—has ramped up the luxury of the lodge’s Zulu Zen style and added new facilities such as an infinity pool (complete with a poolside bar), a fitness room, and a spa.
—Nicola Leigh Stewart, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Chicken tenders and nachos had just been delivered by a room service attendant who attempted to hide her smile at the scene of our poolside picnic.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
This easy-drinking version is ideal for summer sipping, either poolside or at an evening party.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Shoppers use them on patios and also bring them along to beaches, parks, and poolside hangs.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Elizabeth Banks supported her Archer Roose canned wine with a sundowner cocktail party and poolside chat.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Saint Laurent Rive Droite mini speaker, $80 (Saint Laurent)
Instead of earbuds, play the new Beyoncé album poolside, with this portable speaker from French brands Saint Laurent Rive Droite and Lexon.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Convene Wicker Rattan Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Chair Buy on Wayfair $1,206 $460
With an adjustable backrest, sturdy wicker frame, and water-resistant cushioning, this chair is the perfect poolside or backyard lounger.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
There are two restaurants: Nautilus, with its full-on fine-dining menu, and the Grill, which offers casual outdoor meals poolside.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
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
The shirtless pics of the famously fit actor were taken poolside during his Italian vacation with Bonet days after attending Kravitz‘s wedding in France.
—Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 7 Jan. 2020
And yesterday, the world got when the SKIMS founder shared bikini snaps featuring herself poolside, thanks to Kanye's handiwork.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Feb. 2020
Openaire, Los Angeles, CA This greenhouse restaurant sits poolside at the LINE Hotel.
—Drake Wilson, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2020
On February 23, Shiann posted an Instagram of herself poolside at the Mondrian Los Angeles with her fellow contestant Tammy Ly, and BiP alums Demi Burnett, Katie Morton, and Onyeka Ehie (above).
—Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 2 Mar. 2020
That rumor was confirmed when they were photographed poolside at a hotel in Miami in November.
—Marie Claire, 31 Dec. 2019
Sadly, he was reduced to lying poolside under an umbrella while his buddies teed off.
—Larry David, The New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2019
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“Poolside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poolside. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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