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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And what might Chicago look like in 2050 if the city committed to ensuring that opportunity could rise everywhere — not just along the lakefront? Tonika Lewis Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 There are extra police patrols across campus and along the nearby lakefront. Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 The 10,600-square-foot abode sits on a prime lakefront lot in the South Florida town, which sits just to the east of Fort Lauderdale. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026 Along Lake Erie, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame anchors a growing lakefront district that also includes the Great Lakes Science Center and multiple scenic waterfront parks. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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