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lakeshore

American  
[leyk-shawr, -shohr] / ˈleɪkˌʃɔr, -ˌʃoʊr /

noun

  1. lakefront.


Etymology

Origin of lakeshore

First recorded in 1790–1800; lake 1 + shore 1

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a large sign by the lakeshore on Saturday that read "Lake Ontario Now and Always" in both English and French, Canada's official languages.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Researchers believe it may have been used for digging in soft ground near the lakeshore or possibly for stripping bark from trees.

From Science Daily May 24, 2026

Among them: Why was there such a large basilica on the lakeshore rather than inside Nicaea’s city walls?

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

The group Audubon California has announced that it will receive a $5.2-million grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board to support a 564-acre wetland habitat project on that part of the lakeshore.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2025

Since I was finished with my obligations to Mrs. Wigginbottom, I figured Aunt Kitty wanted us to take a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore back to the city.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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