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.
Recent Examples on the Web But the team turned its focus to the lakefront after a dispute over property taxes on the suburban site, with team President Kevin Warren emphasizing that the lakefront was the ideal spot. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024 About eight to 10 different species account for the lakefront dragonfly swarms, according to Jackson. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024 If proximity to calm waters and unspoiled hardwood forests gets you starry-eyed, a lakefront estate that’s about 60 miles west of Motor City is headed to auction and could be for you. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024 Lincoln Beach is about 15 acres along the lakefront near Hayne Boulevard and Vincent Road. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lakefront 

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Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lakefront was in 1880

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“Lakefront.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lakefront. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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