: 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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The data showed that Chicago is particularly popular for wedding venues and romantic dining experiences, likely due to its stunning lakefront setting, skyline, and exciting culinary scene. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 While the property doesn't have a spa, guests can head to the lakefront just a few minutes away for a quick dip at Montrose Beach (or a cold plunge, depending on the time of year). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 But after a morning of pastoral Tyrolean views, followed by a convivial lunch at a lakefront restaurant, my commitment to solitude wavered. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Dane, alongside a few members of Hollyy, took to the lakefront. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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