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

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."

A cocktail made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

"The bartender mixed her a classic sidecar."

How to use sidecar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA motorcycle attachment for a passenger, or a brandy-based cocktail.

Common pairings

motorcycle sidecar order a sidecar

Word forms

sidecars plural

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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.