sidecar

[sahyd-kahr]

noun

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.
a cocktail made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

Origin of sidecar

First recorded in 1880–85; side¹ + car¹

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Examples from the Web for sidecar

Contemporary Examples of sidecar

The Boss even threw in an hour of guitar lessons, a lasagna dinner, and a ride in the sidecar of his motorcycle for good measure.
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, and Louis C.K. ‘Stand Up’ for Soldiers
Alex Suskind
November 6, 2014

Historical Examples of sidecar

First in line were our pilots in an Indian motorcycle and sidecar.
The Fight for the Argonne
William Benjamin West
He was out in almost no time pushing an army motorcycle and sidecar.
Dave Dawson at Dunkirk
Robert Sydney Bowen
Yes, the engine's running like a daisy, and the sidecar's on, and Egbert's fussing to be off.
A Popular Schoolgirl
Angela Brazil
He climbed awkwardly into the sidecar, and the soldier, after a hesitant acceptance, kicked the starter.
Cue for Quiet
Thomas L. Sherred
Against them Teddy and a sidecar girl with Raeburn in support made a memorable struggle.
Mr. Britling Sees It Through
H. G. Wells

British Dictionary definitions for sidecar

sidecar

noun

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

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