lakeshore

Thân thiện

A family sets up a picnic blanket on the sandy lakeshore.

Definition

Noun: * The land along the edge of a lake; the boundary between a lake and the land.

Usage

The word "lakeshore" specifically refers to the strip of land that borders a lake. It describes a geographical feature and is often used in contexts related to geography, property, recreation, and nature.

Examples

• Their cabin is located on the lakeshore, offering beautiful sunrise views.
• We walked along the rocky lakeshore for several miles.
• The city has a park that runs along the entire lakeshore.
• Erosion is a constant concern for homeowners on the lakeshore.

Advanced Usage

• "Lakeshore property": Real estate that is situated directly on the edge of a lake, often highly valued.
  • Lakeshore property in this area is very expensive.
• "Lakeshore drive/path/trail": A road or path that runs parallel to the edge of a lake.
  • We cycled along the scenic lakeshore trail.

Variants and Related Words

• Lakeside (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "lakeshore" to mean the area near a lake. It can sometimes imply a slightly broader area than the immediate edge.
  • We picnicked at a lovely lakeside spot.
• Shoreline (noun): A more general term for the line where a body of water (like a lake, sea, or ocean) meets the land.
• Waterfront (noun): A general term for land or property alongside a body of water, which can include lakes, rivers, or oceans.

Synonyms

• Shore (of a lake)
• Lakefront
• Banks (less common for lakes; more typical for rivers)

Antonyms

• Lakebed
• Center of the lake
• Open water

Học thuật

Noun

1. the shore of a lake

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lakeside