poolside

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noun

pool·​side ˈpül-ˌsīd How to pronounce poolside (audio)
: the area surrounding a swimming pool

poolside

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adverb or adjective

: at or near the side of a pool

Examples of poolside in a Sentence

Noun We had lunch at the poolside.
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Noun
The Boca Raton Boca Raton, Florida For kids staying at The Boca Raton, paradise comes in the form of whimsical kids’ clubs, a 450-foot lazy river, an interactive splash zone, poolside kiddie cabanas, and a surf simulator. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024 In the other photos, she can be seen bonding with her son while on a boat and posing poolside with her husband. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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 See all Example Sentences for poolside 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Adjective

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poolside was in 1921

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“Poolside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poolside. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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