lakeside

noun

lake·​side ˈlāk-ˌsīd How to pronounce lakeside (audio)
: lakefront

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Enjoy some classic rock, boat viewing and lakeside food and drink. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The 14-plus-acre property has a pool, trails, gardens, lawns, a pond, a barn apartment, and a lakeside lounge area. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 When you’re finished with the lakeshore, explore the lakeside city of Portage or the artsy Chesterton. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lakeside

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lakeside was in 1560

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“Lakeside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lakeside. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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