sidecar

noun

side·​car ˈsīd-ˌkär 

1

: a car attached to the side of a motorcycle for a passenger

2

: a cocktail consisting of a liqueur with lemon juice and brandy

Examples of sidecar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mad Dogs & Englishmen rents e-bikes and dog-friendly sidecars for those who prefer to roll through town. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

That followed the exchange's sell-side sidecar on the Kospi earlier Tuesday, temporarily halting program trading for 5 minutes. — Joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Cobbler purists often like to pair their servings with a sidecar of cold cream to shower on top. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026

The Duo stops short of being a direct clone, thanks to several bespoke components and its unique sidecar chassis. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sidecar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar

Kids Definition

sidecar

noun

side·​car ˈsīd-ˌkär 

: a car attached to the side of a motorcycle for a passenger