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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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Bieber, meanwhile, performed a Wednesday poolside set for attendees at the Rosewood.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

It has evolved into an exclusive society for Nairobi’s elite, who lounge poolside, fit in workouts and rub elbows at its swanky restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 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

"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 Feb. 6, 2026

Flossie breaststroked quietly around for a minute before swimming to the poolside nearest Shorty, where she rested, arms folded on the tile border, chin resting on her arms.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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