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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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Economic headwinds have reduced tourism to Las Vegas after a postpandemic boom, with consumers now bristling over higher starting bids at table games and increased prices for beverages and poolside cabanas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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 • Feb. 17, 2026

A year ago, a poolside phone call changed Archie Goodburn's life.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

In the summertime, he was known for manning the grill poolside, at least until I graduated from culinary school and decided I needed to take over all household cooking duties.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

Duke rose up off his poolside lounger and stood on his wobbly legs.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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