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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And guess what, whenever the Bears build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the lakefront or the moon (Warren is probably investigating that possibility), Bears season ticket holders will pay handsomely for the privilege. Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 The success of similar venues on Chicago’s lakefront, such as those at North Beach, demonstrates the potential impact. Melody Winston, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025 In 2024, the region saw median prices stabilize near peak levels during the pandemic surge, with the lakefront market experiencing a 67% year-over-year increase in sales volume, the real estate firm noted. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025 The library is part of the Waters Edge at University Place development, a 20.6-acre site that’s slated to include a lakefront park, apartments, restaurants and retail space. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2025.

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