: 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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Samus works best when other people are at a distance, and giving her a sidekick, even temporarily, raises some red flags.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
If that’s your prerogative, this Maple Nut Brioche Loaf should be your sidekick.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
The Suns have already gone up-tempo, giving Booker’s new sidekick Jalen Green, a blur in the open floor acquired in the Durant trade, the best opportunity to succeed in his new home.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The footage offers a rare peek into the unique bond between whales and their sticky sidekicks, though plenty of questions remain.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
If that’s your prerogative, this Maple Nut Brioche Loaf should be your sidekick.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
The Suns have already gone up-tempo, giving Booker’s new sidekick Jalen Green, a blur in the open floor acquired in the Durant trade, the best opportunity to succeed in his new home.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The footage offers a rare peek into the unique bond between whales and their sticky sidekicks, though plenty of questions remain.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
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 15 Nov. 2025.
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sidekick
noun
side·kick
ˈsīd-ˌkik 
: one who is another's pal, partner, or helper
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