poolside

1 of 2

noun

pool·​side ˈpül-ˌsīd 

: the area surrounding a swimming pool

poolside

2 of 2

adverb or adjective

: at or near the side of a pool

Examples of poolside in a Sentence

Noun

We had lunch at the poolside.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There is also a tennis court, a poolside cabana with an outdoor fireplace, and a spa and firepit area overlooking the ocean. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025

Beyond the water benefits, the hotel portion of the property is in the process of adding 78 guest rooms (including multi-room suites) to open in April, and culinary, including a new poolside dining experience with shareable plates, cocktails, and a rotating selection of beer and wine. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025

Adverb or adjective

The one-shoulder one-piece suits comes in a variety of bold color combinations that are sure to turn heads poolside. —Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2021

Throwing caution to the wind by kicking it poolside or even hitting the beach this summer? —Courtney E. Smith, refinery29.com, 29 May 2020

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for poolside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied