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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Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent at the lakefront aquatics center, priced at $15-$20 hourly for the general public, with discounts available for Sacramento State students, staff and alumni. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 The hotel is known for its wraparound porch with lakefront views and amenities ranging from golf, live music, horse stables and antique carriage museum and a secret garden. Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Start at the Milwaukee Art Museum, follow the lakefront to Veterans Park, stop at local favorite Colectivo Coffee, continue through McKinley Park, and finish at Bradford Beach. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Located near the lakefront and within walking distance of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the opening places a major national moment directly inside the communities that have long carried Black Chicago’s cultural and political history. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 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 26 May. 2026.

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