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.
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Noun
The top clients at Oceanview spend around $150,000 to $200,000 annually to maintain mature trees, pergolas with wisteria, butterfly gardens, and poolside greenery. Ben Kesslen, Curbed, 29 June 2026 There’s nothing more satisfying than a poolside lunch or candlelit dinner on the beach, where your three courses total up to less than 600 calories and are still doing your brain, beauty, and microbiome good. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 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 See All Example Sentences for poolside

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 30 Jun. 2026.

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