on the side

phrase

1

: in addition to the main portion

2

: in addition to a principal occupation

3

: secretly outside of one's marriage or romantic relationship

seeing another woman on the side

Examples of on the side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Responding officers confirmed the victim had a golf-ball-sized bump on the side of her head, the affidavit states. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

Consumers can identify recalled cartons by the codes P-1950 or 0840962 alongside a Julian date between 157 and 184, printed in date-coding ink on the side of the carton. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Defensive lineman Zach Sieler, who has started 82 games for the Dolphins during the past seven seasons, worked with the trainers on the side of practice. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Cartons with the codes P-1950 or 0840962 with a Julian Date between 157 and 184 printed on the side of the carton have been recalled. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the side

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide