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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Rising demand for lakefront property and high construction costs are driving up luxury housing prices. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025 From lakefront festivals to lively neighborhood block parties, the city pulses with opportunities for connection. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025 Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a lakefront stay at Wander the Resort, where sleek cottages and private beachfront access redefine rustic luxury. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 Famously known as Norhaga Countryhouse, the lakefront landmark near Falun was designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman and built in 1903. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.

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