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sideway

American  
[sahyd-wey] / ˈsaɪdˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a byway.


adjective

  1. sideways.

Etymology

Origin of sideway

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

Example Sentences

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Broken potted plants and chairs littered the sideway.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2022

Maybe it’s the odd faces she makes, the sideway glances she shoots at random moments.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2017

The index had stalled and moved sideway for much of the past spring, leading some to wonder whether the rally was spent.

From Time • Jun. 24, 2015

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

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook