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

Near the lively main square, Parguera Plaza Hotel is ideal for poolside dining and late local DJ sets or live bands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Sculptures by ceramic artist Sean Scully and American artist Alexander Calder lay by the poolside, which once effervesced with a social milieu that included Joan Miró, Georges Braque, Calder, César Baldaccini and Fernand Léger. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 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