sidecar

[ sahyd-kahr ]

noun

1. a small car attached on one side to a motorcycle and supported on the other side by a wheel of its own, used for a passenger, parcels, etc.
2. a cocktail made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

sidecar

/ ˈsaɪdˌkɑː /

noun

1. a small car attached on one side to a motorcycle, usually for one passenger, the other side being supported by a single wheel
2. a cocktail containing brandy with equal parts of Cointreau and lemon juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidecar¹

First recorded in 1880–85; side ¹ + car ¹

Example Sentences

Two young friends have set a land speed world record on a motorbike with a sidecar.

From BBC

Check out the cover art of Mann’s “Push Push” if you prefer your flutes with a sidecar of chest hair.

From Los Angeles Times

While Lo-Fi’s front bar remains, its funky sidecar lounge is being converted into Hollow Earth’s control room.

From Seattle Times

Literally: She studied art at The Evergreen State College, but her résumé also boasts stints as motorcycle sidecar racer and electrician.

From Seattle Times

The theme and color palette is “desert nomad,” with macrame art, a rammed-earth wall and a motorcycle with a sidecar to bring the point home.

From Los Angeles Times