lakeside

noun

lake·​side ˈlāk-ˌsīd How to pronounce lakeside (audio)
: lakefront

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With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Rural property owners can install it along tree lines or away from the house, while birdwatchers with larger gardens or lakeside properties can position it closer to areas where birds naturally gather. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 The villa was built in 1854 to be the lakeside estate for a countess and her family, but just 20 years later, was converted into a hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Stay at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, the crown jewel of this lakeside Idaho city. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lakeside

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lakeside was in 1560

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“Lakeside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lakeside. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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