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

According to an earlier report from the outlet, four people were injured, including Singh himself and a mechanic who was changing a tire on the side of the freeway. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Thin, seasoned, and built for dipping, especially with white sauce or something spicy on the side. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Serve with celery sticks and more dressing on the side for dipping. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2026

You could be forgiven for mistaking the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for an apparel brand that also operates trains and buses on the side. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for on the side

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