sidebar
Sidebar (noun) means a short article or block of information printed or displayed alongside the main content, in print or on a webpage. Example: “The magazine ran a sidebar with quick facts about the author.”
How to use sidebar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short note placed at the side of a page or screen, or a quiet aside conversation.
Word forms
sidebarred past tense, sidebars plural, sidebars singular
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The magazine ran a _____ with quick facts about the author.
Etymology
A compound of "side" and "bar".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sidebar
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What does “sidebar” mean?
The word “sidebar” means a short article or block of information printed or displayed alongside the main content, in print or on a webpage. In plain terms, a short note placed at the side of a page or screen, or a quiet aside conversation.
How do you use “sidebar” in a sentence?
Here is “sidebar” used in a sentence: “The magazine ran a sidebar with quick facts about the author.”
What is another word for “sidebar”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sidebar” include sidebox and text box.
What part of speech is “sidebar”?
“Sidebar” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sidebar” have?
“Sidebar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short article or block of information printed or displayed alongside the main content, in print or on a webpage.