lakeside
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Definition
Noun: * The shore of a lake: The land at the edge of a lake; the area where the land meets the water of a lake.
Usage
The word "lakeside" is used to describe a location, property, or activity that is situated on or very near the shore of a lake. It functions as a noun to name the place itself. * We rented a cabin at the lakeside for the summer. * The town built a new park on the lakeside. * They enjoyed a peaceful walk along the lakeside.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier (attributive noun): "Lakeside" is very commonly used before another noun to describe it. In this use, it acts like an adjective.
- We stayed at a lakeside cottage. (A cottage located by the lake.)
- The hotel has a beautiful lakeside terrace. (A terrace facing the lake.)
- They organized a lakeside picnic. (A picnic held by the lake.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lakeshore (noun): A synonym for "lakeside," meaning the shore of a lake.
- Waterfront (noun): Land or property along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean. This is a more general term.
- Shore (noun): The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. This is a broader term.
Synonyms
- Shore (of a lake)
- Lakeshore
- Water's edge (of a lake)
- Lakefront
Antonyms
- Inland (situated away from the coast or shore)
- Interior
Idioms and Common Phrases
- Lakeside living: A phrase describing a lifestyle centered around living near a lake.
- After retiring, they dreamed of lakeside living.