poolside

1 of 2

noun

pool·​side ˈpül-ˌsīd 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Flint and Fennel, the all-day dining restaurant, serves a lavish breakfast buffet and elegant afternoon tea, while Solandra dishes up Mediterranean fare poolside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

Rounding out the culinary offerings are an evening lounge that channels a speakeasy and poolside dining overlooking Dallas’s skyline. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for poolside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied