Lakeside

/ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/ adj, name, noun

adj, name, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Meaning at a glance

  • Primary sense: The ground near the edge of a lake; the land adjacent to a lake.
  • Grammar: lakeside is listed as adj, name, noun.
  • Nearest alternatives: lakeshore, idyllic, lacustrine feature, lake shore.
  • Useful contrasts: deep water, industrial, inland.
  • Usage evidence: We put up at a lakeside hotel for the night.

How to use "lakeside"

  1. Start with the primary definition, then check the part of speech before placing the word in a sentence.
  2. Compare nearby synonyms to make sure "lakeside" carries the exact meaning, tone, and strength you need.
  3. Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.

Meaning check

  • Does the word fit the sentence's grammar?
  • Does it match the intended tone rather than only the dictionary definition?
  • Would a simpler synonym be clearer for the reader?
  • Is there enough surrounding context to prevent ambiguity?

Source and review context

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Before you rely on this definition

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Compare nearby meanings

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  • Use the example sentence to confirm the word behaves naturally in context.
  • Keep the original wording when a replacement adds complexity without improving precision.

Definition decision workflow

1. Identify the role

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2. Test the nearest option

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3. Confirm with context

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Final meaning check

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The ground near the edge of a lake; the land adjacent to a lake. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    the shore of a lake wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    By the side of a lake. not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A village in Colton parish, at the south end of Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, previously in South Lakeland district (OS grid ref SD3787).
  2. 2
    A mainly industrial estate in Redditch, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SP0567).
  3. 3
    A large shopping centre in Thurrock borough, Essex, England (OS grid ref TQ5879).
  4. 4
    A suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.
  5. 5
    A locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.
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  1. 6
    Places in Canada:; A neighbourhood in Kenora, Ontario.
  2. 7
    Places in Canada:; A community in Zorra, Oxford County, Ontario.
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    Places in Canada:; A rural community of Kings County, New Brunswick.
  4. 9
    Places in Canada:; A community near Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  5. 10
    Places in Canada:; A rural municipality, Lakeside No. 338, in Saskatchewan.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A town, part of Pinetop-Lakeside in Navajo County, Arizona.
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    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Saline County, Arkansas.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A census-designated place in San Diego County, California.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A community in Morris, Litchfield County, Connecticut.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A statutory town in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A census-designated place and unincorporated community in Clay County, Florida.
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    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Indiana.
  13. 18
    Places in the United States of America:; A small city in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
  14. 19
    Places in the United States of America:; A neighbourhood of Shreveport, Louisiana.
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    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Berrien County, Michigan.
  16. 21
    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Genesee County, Michigan.
  17. 22
    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Macomb County, Michigan.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A neighbourhood in Lakeside-Lester Park, Duluth, Minnesota.
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    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Renville County, Minnesota.
  20. 25
    Places in the United States of America:; An inactive city in Miller County, Missouri.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A census-designated place and unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana.
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    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Nebraska.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A census-designated place and private community in Ottawa County, Ohio.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A city in Coos County, Oregon.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A town in San Patricio County, Texas.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A town in Tarrant County, Texas.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia.
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    Places in the United States of America:; An unincorporated community in Chelan County, Washington.
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    Places in the United States of America:; A town in Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Synonyms

All synonyms
lakeshoreidylliclacustrine featurelake shorelakefrontlakefront district

Antonyms

deep waterindustrialinlandinterior

Example

"We put up at a lakeside hotel for the night."

Common questions

What does "lakeside" mean?

The ground near the edge of a lake; the land adjacent to a lake.

What is a synonym for "lakeside"?

Common synonyms include: lakeshore, idyllic, lacustrine feature, lake shore, lakefront, lakefront district.

How do you use "lakeside" in a sentence?

We put up at a lakeside hotel for the night.

How do you pronounce "lakeside"?

Pronounced /ˈleɪkˌsaɪd/.

Etymology

From lake + -side.

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