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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This site might best re-create the sort of lakefront entertainment district that the Bears have previously proposed for the area near Soldier Field. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 Some happened right along the lakefront. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 With its lakefront setting in Banff National Park, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise (from $364) looks straight out of a fairytale. Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026 From its 26 miles of scenic lakefront shoreline to its iconic architecture and incredible food scene, there's much to love about Chicago. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lakefront

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 15 Feb. 2026.

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