lakefront

noun

lake·​front ˈlāk-ˌfrənt How to pronounce lakefront (audio)
: an area fronting on a lake

Examples of lakefront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the lakefront.
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Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake South Casco, Maine With 35 lakefront cottages and a lodge offering multiple styles of rooms, the all-inclusive Migis Lodge on Maine's Sebago Lake is a great choice for large families. Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026 Milton Lee Olive was unveiled in a park named for him on the lakefront at the site of the city’s water filtration plant and adjacent to Navy Pier. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 The Obama Foundation spent some time choosing between Washington Park and Jackson Park, which sit on either side of the University of Chicago campus, before choosing the lakefront location. CBS News, 17 June 2026 For those who want lakefront views and easy access to water, check out Lakeside Lodge. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lakefront

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lakefront was in 1880

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“Lakefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lakefront. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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