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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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026 Among the thousands who marched around the lakefront once the speeches wrapped up walked a man in an inflatable chicken suit. Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 The lakefront estate, along with an adjoining parcel valued at about $7 million, sold in an off-market deal that closed earlier this week, according to Bloomberg, which cited property records and LLC filings. Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026 Tedrow, a local land-use attorney, said allowing the Merrywood lot to be split would not impact other lakefront properties and would work given the size of the property. Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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