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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The weekend would include a lakefront welcome party at Westward, an intimate rehearsal dinner at a private club, a ceremony at a chapel near her home, and the rest of the celebrations in her family’s backyard. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Olive Park, on the lakefront at the site of the city’s water filtration plant and adjacent to Navy Pier, is named in his honor. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The average home value is roughly $478,000, though many of the lakefront homes sell for much higher. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026 When snow isn’t on the ground, the lakefront destination offers a slew of outdoor adventures. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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