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

Especially because Quigley’s district contains the lakefront liberal voters who backed Johnson over Paul Vallas in the 2023 runoff election, when the latter struggled to beat back attacks of being a closet conservative. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Behind a set of unmarked gates and along a stretch of dirt road, Keith and Cheryl Bewley’s lakefront home sits inside an 870-acre private community along the Mokelumne River. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Walk or bike the lakefront trails, spend the afternoon at sandy Bradford Beach, or take in the views from one of the city's waterfront parks. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 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
• upfront
• blunt