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
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The next day, embark on a sidecar excursion through the Red City and zip past the historic medina and flea market where YSL used to wander and source vintage furniture and objets.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Aaron, a 29-year-old aerospace engineer from Tulsa, arrives on a motorcycle (complete with a sidecar for Jenn).
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 July 2024
The sidecar Beth Mole Previous SlideNext Slide The sidecar gives the ride a different feel that takes some getting used to, especially when cornering.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024
Korngold also warned me that the sidecar can sometimes lift off the ground on left turns (the sidecar sits on the right side of the bike).
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Aaron, a 29-year-old aerospace engineer from Tulsa, arrives on a motorcycle (complete with a sidecar for Jenn).
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 July 2024
The sidecar Beth Mole Previous SlideNext Slide The sidecar gives the ride a different feel that takes some getting used to, especially when cornering.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024
Korngold also warned me that the sidecar can sometimes lift off the ground on left turns (the sidecar sits on the right side of the bike).
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024
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“Sidecar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidecar. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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sidecar
noun
side·car
ˈsīd-ˌkär 
: a car attached to the side of a motorcycle for a passenger
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