poolsides

Where loungers gather

The areas immediately adjacent to swimming pools, where people lounge, sunbathe, or socialize.

Poolside as a singular noun or adjective refers to this zone: poolside service, drinks by the poolside.

The plural poolsides appears when discussing multiple pools or locations: Resort poolsides were packed with tourists.

leisure

lounging

Reclining in idleness

chaise longues · towels · cabanas · daybeds · relaxation · shade · magazines · napping · cocktails · attendants

swimming

diving

Entering water deliberately

goggles · lanes · splashing · wading · floats · inflatables · noodles · cannonballs · treading · backstroke

architecture

decking

Outdoor wooden flooring

drainage · landscaping · planters · lighting · mosaics · grottos · waterfalls · steps · surrounds · stone

safety

lifeguards

Aquatic safety monitors

slippery · warnings · supervision · first aid · fencing · gates · drowning prevention · whistles · buoys · non-slip surfaces

hospitality

resorts

Leisure travel destinations

  • hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
  • spasWellness treatment facilities
  • barsRods, taverns, or measures

servers · drinks · menus · towel service · lounge access · daybeds · reservations · bottle service · DJs · amenities

Opposites
proximity to pool water

poolsidespool

Collective fund or basin

water · pools · swimming pools · deep ends · underwater

aquatic setting location

poolsidesopen water

Unobstructed body navigable freely

ocean · lake · sea · deep water

location relative to pool

poolsidespool water

Treated liquid for swimming

underwater · deep end · shallow end

Phrases
Family

poolside

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G