lakefront

noun

lake·​front ˈlāk-ˌfrənt 

: an area fronting on a lake

Examples of lakefront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the lakefront.

Recent Examples on the Web

In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026

His lakefront property isn't his permanent address. —Frankie McLister, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

For those people who thoroughly enjoy the lakefront lifestyle—watching the sunrise from the dock, morning swims, waterskiing, taking the boat to dinner—a full-time home by the water might be in the cards. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026

While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lakefront

• battlefront
• oceanfront
• riverfront
• waterfront
• affront
• confront
• exeunt
• forefront
• manhunt
• sederunt
• blunt
• brunt