sideway

[ sahyd-wey ]

noun

1. a byway.

adjective

1. sideways.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sideway¹

First recorded in 1605–15; side ¹ + way ¹

Example Sentences

He pushed the lid sideway and it moved stiffly, chunks of sand falling inside as it opened.

From Literature

Broken potted plants and chairs littered the sideway.

From Washington Post

He could get an applause break with a slight change of expression or a sideway glance.

From Los Angeles Times

The dog sled skidded on river ice, and when it hit snow again, tumbled sideway.

From Seattle Times

On a sunny day, on a crowded urban street, a heavy van leaps suddenly onto the sideway.

From The Guardian