# poolside

/ˈpuɫˌsaɪd/ (US) · /pˈuːlsaɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/poolside
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

at the edge of a swimming pool. You use this to describe where you are sitting or standing when you are near the water.

For teachers: at the edge or perimeter of a swimming pool. Typically functions as a locative adverb or prepositional phrase.

## Examples

- We spent the whole afternoon poolside.
- The hotel offers a complimentary cocktail service for guests who are relaxing poolside.
- While the main attraction was the water itself, the resort's poolside cabanas provided a luxurious vantage point for watching the sunset over the ocean.

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