lakefront

noun

lake·​front ˈlāk-ˌfrənt How to pronounce lakefront (audio)
: an area fronting on a lake

Examples of lakefront in a Sentence

We went for a walk down at the lakefront.
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While Austin may be best known for its barbecue and legendary live music scene, the city is also home to coveted lakefront real estate. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th, to give part of the lakefront property to the Chicago Park District to deal with lake erosion and create more public space. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 Property records show his lakefront house is located in Climax Springs, Missouri. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 The lakefront land where Winter Park’s historic Merrywood mansion stands was sold to a mystery company for $15 million this week in a move that stunned those trying to save it from demolition. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lakefront

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lakefront was in 1880

Rhymes for lakefront

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“Lakefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lakefront. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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