# lakeshore

/ˈɫeɪkˌʃɔɹ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lakeshore
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

the land that is right next to a lake. You use this word to talk about the area where the water meets the ground.

For teachers: 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.

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