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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Gunflint Lodge, Grand Marais All-inclusive packages draw guests to Gunflint Lodge, a lakefront resort at the edge of the Boundary Waters. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 This Midwest lakefront resort boasts multiple restaurants, a spa, and golf courses. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The same could be said of Waukegan’s battle to recover from generations of damage and federal Superfund designations caused by a variety of polluters, from major lakefront industries to garbage landfills. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 The Browns will pay for their current home to be demolished after the 2028 season, which will make way for lakefront development. CBS News, 1 May 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 17 May. 2026.

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