lakefront
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lakefront
Example Sentences
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The lakefront property, known as Sunbeam Lodge, dates back to the early 20th century and had been a summer camp for boys, a sportsman’s hotel, and St. Lawrence University research center.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
According to the article, the design at the time precluded development on the eagles’ lakefront hunting grounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
A handful of ramblers roamed the landscaped lakefront promenade, featuring a free walk-in aviary filled with brilliantly colored exotic birds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
There were no silos at La Lumiere, the private Catholic high school Roberts attended, an enclave within an enclave, located on a former lakefront estate.
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
One of Chicago’s main hospitals was four or five blocks away, down toward the lakefront.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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