lakeside

noun

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

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Thousands of Moto Guzzi riders pulled up Saturday for an annual gathering and informal ride along the winding lakeside roads. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Review This remote lakeside luxury lodge built within a forest of spruce and alder trees sits just 40 minutes from Anchorage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 These small towns—whether lakeside retreats or artsy hamlets nestled into hills transformed by foliage—are the definition of autumn charm. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Start your day with a lakeside walk, then visit Meersburg Castle, the town’s medieval fortress, before heading to the New Castle (Neues Schloss), a Baroque palace perched above the lake, for panoramic views. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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