poolside

Beside the lanes

Poolside refers to the area immediately adjacent to a swimming pool: We had drinks poolside, poolside loungers.

The word functions as both noun and adjective, evoking leisure, resorts, and summer relaxation.

She spent the afternoon poolside with a book.

amenities

cabana

Poolside changing enclosure

towels · bar · shower · ladder · deck · diving board · lifeguard · changing room · restroom · speakers

suncare

sunscreen

UV-blocking skin cream

  • suntanSkin darkening from exposure
  • lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
  • SPFUltraviolet defense measure

bronzing · sunburn · shade · rays · UV · aloe · aftersun · tanning oil · zinc · reapply

attire

bikini

Divided women's swimwear

tankini · boardshorts · sarong · cover-up · flip-flops · sandals · sunglasses · sunhat · rashguard · kaftan

atmosphere

relaxation

State of being unwound

resort · tropical · sunny · breezy · refreshing · carefree · festive · lively · serene · luxurious

activities

swimming

Locomotion through water

floating · wading · laps · cannonball · splashing · volleyball · reading · napping · cocktails · snacking

locations

resort

Place for getaways

  • hotelCommercial lodging establishment
  • villaStately country residence
  • rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface

cruise ship · club · spa · backyard · community · apartment · gym · private · lagoon · waterpark

Categories
Opposites
location relative to pool

poolsideunderwater

Below the surface

submerged · swimming · treading water · indoors · dry land

water proximity in recreational settings

poolsideinland

Away from the coast

landlocked · waterless · desert · arid

proximity to water/leisure amenity

poolsideindoors

Within a building

inside · landlocked · beachside

Phrases
Family

poolsides

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G