poolside

American  

[pool-sahyd] / ˈpulˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the lounging area around a swimming pool.

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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

One clip shows Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, standing poolside next to a replica of the Statue of Liberty, clapping and saluting as the aircraft hovers before flying away.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

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

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

“Bring us two chairs poolside, so we can be closer to all the action.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman