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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To toast the season (and subtly debut its Resort 2025 and new eyewear collections), Loro Piana transformed the lakefront stretch of sand into an elevated playground. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 30 June 2025 The lakefront stretch was a haven until the early 2000s, when it was demolished and refortified to prevent coastal flooding. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 June 2025 Summer in the Windy City is chock full of street festivals, lakefront concerts, movie nights and plenty of yummy food. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The 104-acre lakefront area has trails for walking and biking, plus plenty of places to spread out for a post-activity picnic. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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