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

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.

From The Daily Beast

Other ride-sharing apps include Sidecar and Hailo--but Uber, which operates in 34 countries, remains king.

From The Daily Beast

He climbed awkwardly into the sidecar, and the soldier, after a hesitant acceptance, kicked the starter.

From Project Gutenberg

No conveyance available except tandem bicycle with sidecar and trailer.

From Project Gutenberg

A German soldier sat in the sidecar, while another, with a rifle slung across his back, drove the motorcycle.

From Project Gutenberg

At the end of the block the soldier stopped him and made him get into the bucket of a sidecar parked around the corner.

From Project Gutenberg

On this particular hot August afternoon, Ingred welcomed an excursion in the sidecar.

From Project Gutenberg