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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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Homes in the lakeside town typically sell in just 8.5 days and for well over their asking price.

From The Wall Street Journal

From its sun-drenched interiors and sweeping views to its resort-style outdoor spaces and unmatched location, every corner of this estate celebrates the art of lakeside living along one of North Carolina’s most treasured shorelines.

From MarketWatch

The authority added that it would set up a high-level investigation committee with the transport ministry and launch a "sustained lakeside safety enforcement operation" to ensure compliance with passenger limits and life jacket rules.

From Barron's

Events are also set to be held on the lakeside including musical performances on the final weekend.

From BBC

They will meet in a temporary lakeside stadium, where the home team is averaging 10,835 fans per game and a vile wind can make throwing the football a fool’s errand.

From Los Angeles Times

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