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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For a lakefront property in Muskoka with a private dock, watercraft, multiple fireplaces, a gym and three bedrooms, that rate positions the cottage as a competitive vacation rental beyond any novelty factor. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Dealt the newest wrinkle in its quest to fence in its dog beach, the Winnetka Park District must wait for further review of the plans that have opened up a new front in the village’s long-running saga over its lakefront. Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Amenities include a personal chef, a chauffeur, and a stay in a private lakefront penthouse, per People. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026 The lakefront stadium first opened in 1924 and has undergone numerous renovations over the decades. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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