: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner
Examples of sidekick in a Sentence
the mayor and his sidekick
movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
And the fries were more than just a sidekick.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
In a way, the relationship between Steve Rogers (Captain America) and Bucky (his sidekick) propels the entire MCU.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The reality competition show—hosted by the elegant and brooding Alan Cumming (and his adorable rescue dog sidekick Lala)—sees reality stars and other notable figures (like singer-songwriter and GQ Korea’s 2016 man of the year, Eric Nam) battle to win a cash prize of $250,000.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sidekick
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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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sidekick
noun
side·kick
ˈsīd-ˌkik 
: one who is another's pal, partner, or helper
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