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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Walk or bike the lakefront trails, spend the afternoon at sandy Bradford Beach, or take in the views from one of the city's waterfront parks. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026 Milton Lee Olive was unveiled in a park named for him on the lakefront at the site of the city’s water filtration plant and adjacent to Navy Pier. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 The city’s prohibition against splitting lakefront lots dates back to the 1990s and was put in place to protect community character and natural resources along the city’s lakes. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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