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

We found that making an initial sideways swipe worked more consistently than going up or down, because moving vertically sometimes just resulted in scrolling.

From Popular-Science

"Your words are like a page written in vermilion ink," exclaimed Hoa-mi, with a sideway-expressed admiration.

From Project Gutenberg

Hinsdale made an awful throw that Tom only stopped by a sideway leap, but not in time to get the runner.

From Project Gutenberg

Soames gave him the sideway look which had reduced many to silence in its time.

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Betty gave a sideway smile at Kathryn and whispered, Tut-tut!

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And as he spoke, he swung sideway, and began rising with a wobbling motion into the air.

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