poolside

American

[pool-sahyd] / ˈpulˌsaɪd /

noun

the lounging area around a swimming pool.

adjective

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

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poolside

Without further delay, the two men moved into number 150, a one-bed apartment just a few doors down from Bayoumi's poolside townhouse.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

Last year, videos circulating on social media suggested holiday-goers in Tenerife were sleeping on sun loungers in order to secure a poolside spot.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

The Gran Hotel Margalida, opening June 1 in Mallorca, will feature astronomer-led classes, eclipse-themed menus and poolside viewing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

The poolside bartender, Donovan, was a local guy.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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