lakeshore

noun

lake·​shore ˈlāk-ˌshȯr How to pronounce lakeshore (audio)
: the shore of a lake
also : lakefront

Examples of lakeshore in a Sentence

Follow this path to the lakeshore.
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Winds across the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast are projected to gust up to 45 mph, with isolated higher gusts possible in urban and lakeshore areas. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Snow ratios are rising above 10-to-1 in some western regions, producing blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions near open areas and lakeshores. Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Short loops lead to hidden overlooks and lakeshore access. Outside, 4 Nov. 2025 Dover Bay For lakeshore lovers, Evans recommends Dover Bay. Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lakeshore

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lakeshore was in 1798

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“Lakeshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lakeshore. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Lakeshore

geographical name

Lake·​shore ˈlāk-ˌshȯr How to pronounce Lakeshore (audio)
town east of Windsor on the southern shore of Lake Saint Clair in southeastern Ontario, Canada population 34,546
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