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lakeside

1 American  
[leyk-sahyd] / ˈleɪkˌsaɪd /

adjective

  1. located on the side of a lake.

    a lakeside resort.

noun

  1. land bordering a lake.

    a summer cottage on the lakeside.
Lakeside 2 American  
[leyk-sahyd] / ˈleɪkˌsaɪd /

noun

  1. a town in SW California, near San Diego.

Etymology

Origin of lakeside

First recorded in 1550–60; lake 1 + side 1

Example Sentences

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Explorers scouring the lakeside soon discovered other, even more productive fields.

From Los Angeles Times

With hardwood floors, antique wallpaper, and fish-themed knickknacks, it’s the perfect vibe for a lakeside inn.

From Literature

I couldn’t see the lights from the lakeside settlements anymore, but I dimly made out dark shapes sticking up through the water—submerged trees!

From Literature

The only constants are her signature hat toss and those solo lakeside walks, part of a montage illustrating her perpetual forward movement.

From Salon

We were once at some lakeside hotel in Switzerland, and she went in at sunrise.

From Literature

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