How to Use poolside in a Sentence

poolside

1 of 2 noun
Definition of poolsidenext
  • We had lunch at the poolside.
  • Those who'd prefer to relax can lounge in the pool or seek shade in one of the poolside cabanas.
    — Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2023
  • This is the definition of a poolside read and the perfect book to close out the season.
    — USA TODAY, 22 July 2023
  • Oh, and the island’s largest pool with a swim-up bar, flanked by six poolside cabanas.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 27 June 2023
  • Jen and Ben lounge poolside, as the baby naps and her brothers splash around in the water.
    — Time, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Here are three to get you into a patio or even a poolside vibe.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Grabbing some wine or beer at their poolside lounge, Chief’s Peak, is a must.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023
  • As the cool kid on the block, the hotel drew crowds for its party scene, from poolside bashes to late club nights.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Grab your bestie and bring your sundaes poolside with this *adorable* Scoops Ahoy pool float.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Or maybe it’s the wine glasses (plastic) for water poolside or the gold foil on the chocolates.
    — oregonlive, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Sitting and sunning by the 14th floor pool puts you steps away from the poolside cafe Bella’s Rooftop Bar.
    — Essence, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The Pool House, their rooftop lounge, provides poolside service and sunset views from the pool or hot tub.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The comedic couple chilled poolside with chips and guacamole during their trip to Hawaii.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
  • After a day of sledding in the dunes, indulge in a bite or beverage from the poolside menu.
    — Alexandra Toto, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Last year, Stone posed in the same bikini — sans top — for a carefree poolside photo.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • Easily pair it with your favorite maxi skirt to go straight from poolside to the beach club.
    — Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The chaise lounges have been covered in its iconic toile de Jouy print, and there's a pop-up Dior boutique and poolside spa.
    — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
  • In her final scene, Jen is sitting poolside with new daughter Joey, while Ben and her two sons are in the pool.
    — Amy MacKelden, ELLE, 21 Nov. 2022
  • There's no better feeling than spending the day poolside or on the beach and coming home a meal prepared on the grill.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 July 2023
  • Related The video features the artist sitting by the poolside after night falls.
    — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 28 July 2023
  • To me, summer calls for days spent frolicking in the park or lounging poolside.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2023
  • This is one of those rare dresses that is light and easy enough to serve as a poolside cover-up and take you to cocktails after.
    — Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Renderings of the space show scenic poolside views, open-air lounge areas, and stylish room designs.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024
  • When Gabe was 3 years old, Ann was working with other foster children in the pool and left Gabe poolside.
    — Al.com Reports, al, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The bar also includes two shelves, which hosts can use to stock the bar with wine and liquor or fill them with poolside must-haves like towels and sunscreen.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Lounge poolside with this official Barbie The Movie pool float.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 20 July 2023
  • The former poolside restaurant, Shoreline, is being replaced by the 60-seat Sun Glow, which will open in April.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Neither poolside splashes nor a rinse under the faucet should be an issue.
    — PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
  • During your stay, wander around the grounds, cozy up in your ocean-view suite, lounge in the poolside cabana, grab a bite at the open-air restaurant, or swim at Wailea Beach.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Reserve a poolside or beachfront cabana for privacy and easy dips in the ocean.
    — Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
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poolside

2 of 2 adverb or adjective
  • This gives a classic look and will help the wearer nail poolside cool.
    — Houston Chronicle, 27 June 2019
  • Howard Hughes used to rent a penthouse and spy on the bathing beauties poolside.
    — Lesley Solmonson, Smithsonian, 24 Feb. 2017
  • For those who like to get their sun in first thing, order a breakfast burrito to go and eat it poolside.
    — Lyndsey Matthews, ELLE Decor, 11 June 2018
  • The Bulgarians were poolside at a Princeton hotel the next day.
    — Mike Jensen, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
  • The oversized, 58-inch round towel is only $10 and perfect for a day at the beach or to dry off poolside after a cannonball or two.
    — Katie MacDonald, PEOPLE.com, 7 June 2019
  • Looks were showcased in Steven Klein’s campaign photos, which were shot poolside in Los Angeles and on the bodies of many of last night’s guests.
    — Vogue, 16 Oct. 2019
  • And New Orleans weather is cooperating enough that the voice on the other end of the phone is sitting poolside.
    — K.c. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Change diapers in a bathroom or diaper-changing area—not poolside—to keep germs away from the pool.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, 1 July 2019
  • Porter said her boyfriend was sitting poolside, dangling his feet in the water with socks on when Walker approached him, telling him repeatedly to take his socks off.
    — USA TODAY, 8 July 2018
  • After getting swept by the Secret Service, the stunned bridge fans posed for photos poolside with Trump — who was still in his golf course garb — and got a short lesson on the estate’s history from the president.
    — Lori Rozsa, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2018
  • During those times, there were also Mothers’ Day brunches served poolside outdoors.
    — Pat Lenhoff, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2018
  • Their group of 1950s socialites takes Houston by storm, partying in gorgeous dresses at their favorite hotel by night and lounging poolside by day.
    — Carrie Rollwagon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2016
  • An all-organic restaurant will serve your Greek salads poolside, where every day at sunset there’s a private wine tasting.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Whether lounging poolside, on the living room sofa or in bed, the Galveston Bay views are spectacular from this $2.595 million property on Kipp Avenue.
    — Dana Burke, Houston Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Though beach chillin', outdoor picnics, and poolside frolicking sound amazing, the UV rays, salt water, and humidity that often comes with all that can truly take a toll on your hair.
    — Wendy Sy, Allure, 26 Apr. 2018
  • While parents stretch out on a tanning deck or relax in a cozy, poolside cabana, the little ones can enjoy hours of fun in the pool or the children’s water playground with its 500-gallon water bucket, slides, platforms and rope bridges.
    — Houston Chronicle, 15 July 2019
  • Swimmers not competing watched from team boxes poolside.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Oct. 2019
  • The Atlanta social-media manager was poolside recently with a cold can of pamplemousse (that’s grapefruit) LaCroix.
    — Rob Copeland, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2017
  • The previous year, Falk had gone to Flushing, Queens, and positioned himself poolside to capture the Aquazanies, an acrobatic diving troupe.
    — Anika Burgess, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2019
  • They're inspired by European summers and classic American 70s poolside attire.
    — Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, 14 June 2019
  • Enjoy poolside live music Saturday afternoons and poolside Yoga class on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
    — azcentral, 9 May 2018
  • This swimsuit-optional gay men's resort also features an outdoor mist cooling system, comfortable deck chairs, and complimentary guest lunches served poolside.
    — Stepfanie Romine, USA TODAY, 4 June 2019
  • This gives a classic look and will help the wearer nail poolside cool.
    — Houston Chronicle, 27 June 2019
  • Howard Hughes used to rent a penthouse and spy on the bathing beauties poolside.
    — Lesley Solmonson, Smithsonian, 24 Feb. 2017
  • For those who like to get their sun in first thing, order a breakfast burrito to go and eat it poolside.
    — Lyndsey Matthews, ELLE Decor, 11 June 2018
  • The Bulgarians were poolside at a Princeton hotel the next day.
    — Mike Jensen, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
  • The oversized, 58-inch round towel is only $10 and perfect for a day at the beach or to dry off poolside after a cannonball or two.
    — Katie MacDonald, PEOPLE.com, 7 June 2019
  • Looks were showcased in Steven Klein’s campaign photos, which were shot poolside in Los Angeles and on the bodies of many of last night’s guests.
    — Vogue, 16 Oct. 2019
  • And New Orleans weather is cooperating enough that the voice on the other end of the phone is sitting poolside.
    — K.c. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Change diapers in a bathroom or diaper-changing area—not poolside—to keep germs away from the pool.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, 1 July 2019

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