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poolside

American  
[pool-sahyd] / ˈpulˌsaɪd /

noun

  1. the lounging area around a swimming pool.


adjective

  1. located or occurring at or near the side of a swimming pool.

    a poolside luncheon.

Etymology

Origin of poolside

First recorded in 1705–15; pool 1 + side 1

Example Sentences

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It is the peak of the so-called high season in Palm Springs, that busy time of year when the glorious winter sunshine beckons Canadian snowbirds who flock to enjoy desert condos, golf courses and poolside martinis.

From Los Angeles Times

Because the home has been staged, buyers won’t be able to sit at the very kitchen table where the Kardashian clan gossiped over salads, or the poolside lounges where they often sunned themselves.

From MarketWatch

"One day we were sat by the poolside and the monkey came down, went in our bag, took our Pringles and sat on our sunbed and ate them," he said.

From BBC

Miami is bursting with things to do, from nature escapades to lazy days spent poolside, with a wide range of restaurants offering indulgence after indulgence to spendthrift patrons, plus some of the best customer service you’ll experience.

From Salon

He is perched on the edge of a poolside lounge chair from a boutique hotel in the heart of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times