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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Utuado Journey to the mountains for a romantic stay at this lakefront property, which comes with a sundeck, kayaks for rent, and even the option to book a private boat charter. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026 The towers would be linked by a large common area and have a lakefront boardwalk, new dining space and fitness and wellness areas. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026 The team has not proceeded with building a stadium there while weighing proposals for a new domed stadium on the Chicago lakefront or potentially in Northwest Indiana as negotiations remain in flux with Illinois officials. Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026 When tax negotiations temporarily bogged down, the team shifted its focus to instead propose a new stadium on the lakefront in Chicago, to replace the team’s current home at Soldier Field. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

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