Word
lakeshore
/ˈɫeɪkˌʃɔɹ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the land that is right next to a lake. You use this word to talk about the area where the water meets the ground.
n. the land bordering a lake. Often used to describe the physical boundary or the surrounding landscape.
Examples
“We spent the afternoon walking along the lakeshore.”
“The local government is planning to build a new park along the lakeshore to protect the wetlands.”
“The rugged lakeshore is characterized by steep cliffs and dense pine forests, creating a dramatic contrast with the calm, reflective surface of the water.”
Examples
simple
“We spent the afternoon walking along the lakeshore.”
contextual
“The local government is planning to build a new park along the lakeshore to protect the wetlands.”
complex
“The rugged lakeshore is characterized by steep cliffs and dense pine forests, creating a dramatic contrast with the calm, reflective surface of the water.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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