noun
sidecar
SYD-kahr
Sidecar (noun) means a one-wheeled passenger or cargo compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle. Example: “He rode the old motorbike with a sidecar bolted to it.”
noun
1
A one-wheeled passenger or cargo compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle.
"He rode the old motorbike with a sidecar bolted to it."
2
A cocktail made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
"Faux 19th-century bartenders in sleeve garters and baroque facial hair ply their trade in pre-Prohibition bars. Women wearing cloche hats order sidecars at speakeasies."
— Wayne Curtis, From Tiki to Tacky—and Back (2011)
"The bartender mixed her a classic sidecar."
How to use sidecar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA motorcycle attachment for a passenger, or a brandy-based cocktail.
Common pairings
motorcycle sidecar
order a sidecar
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Word forms
- Plural
- sidecars
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Etymology
A compound of "side" and "car".
Frequently asked questions
What does “sidecar” mean?
The word “sidecar” means a one-wheeled passenger or cargo compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle. In plain terms, a motorcycle attachment for a passenger, or a brandy-based cocktail.
How do you pronounce “sidecar”?
“Sidecar” is pronounced SYD-kahr (/ˈsaɪdkɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sidecar” in a sentence?
Here is “sidecar” used in a sentence: “He rode the old motorbike with a sidecar bolted to it.”
What part of speech is “sidecar”?
“Sidecar” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sidecar” have?
“Sidecar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a one-wheeled passenger or cargo compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle.
