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lakeshore

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫeɪkˌʃɔɹ// lakeshore

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.


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.

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