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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In the 20th century, state courts have ruled that the doctrine bars states and local governments from selling off lakefront property or harbors to private owners and protects public access to beaches, lakes and oceans. Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 2 May 2025 Two additional lakefront properties with cabins and further plans for lakeside cabanas, which can be purchased individually or combined, are also under construction. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The other lakefront proposal was received from Ramon Gomez, CEO of Azure Hotel Holdings Inc. for the civic center property. Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025 The focus has been on the condemned, ramshackle Johnson Inn, which sits on a valuable Porter Beach lakefront site. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 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 19 May. 2025.

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