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poolside

1 of 2

noun

pool·​side ˈpül-ˌsīd How to pronounce poolside (audio)
: the area surrounding a swimming pool

poolside

2 of 2

adverb or adjective

: at or near the side of a pool

Examples of poolside in a Sentence

Noun We had lunch at the poolside.
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Noun
In addition to its dining venues and event spaces — which include the Bar Bertelli housed in the former principal’s office; the poolside Cafe Focolare; the original chapel Sala Dorati, and the Il Teatro theater — the retreat features Aelia spa, the first in partnership with Furtuna Skin. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 This three-piece conversation set perfectly lends itself to a balcony, porch, garden, or poolside area. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Adverb or adjective
The one-shoulder one-piece suits comes in a variety of bold color combinations that are sure to turn heads poolside. Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2021 Throwing caution to the wind by kicking it poolside or even hitting the beach this summer? Courtney E. Smith, refinery29.com, 29 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for poolside

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poolside was in 1921

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“Poolside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poolside. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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