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

There’s a main pool lined with sunbeds, and a bar, all open to guests, and breakfast (a varied, brunch-style spread) can be taken in your room or poolside. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

For most guys, turning up poolside in the same trunks as someone else isn’t that big of a deal—certainly not a faux pas on the same level as, say, the lady in your life’s arriving on the red carpet in the same gown as another woman. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 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