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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The new, larger congestion zone is now generally bound by Foster Avenue, 31st Street, Western Avenue and the lakefront. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 Families will love the lakefront chalets, complete with butler service and up to 2,799 square feet of living space, while those seeking a more modest setup can opt for connecting rooms. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 For more up-close nature, Fisherman's Island State Park has miles of hiking trails (as well as scenic lakefront camp sites). Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025 The home features a walk-in pantry, quartz countertops and floor-to-ceiling windows with a lakefront view, according to the listing. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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