noun
Etymology
Origin of sidewall
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at side 1, wall
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“There is beauty in the sidewall and the neighbor’s trees. The views extend the house outwards.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
"This issue has likely been caused by the high-frequency interference between the tyre sidewall and the 50mm 'pyramid' kerbs used extensively at this circuit, aggravated by the propensity to ride those kerbs."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023
Heavy and overloaded vehicles in extreme heat are particularly susceptible to sidewall blowouts, according to Chicago-based United Tires, a nationwide used-tire seller.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 18, 2023
You can get motorized lifts with large articulating arms that allow you to safely paint that tall gable end on your home or reach a difficult sidewall above a steep roof.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
My head snaps up at this oblique reference to redlighting, but August stares beyond me, at a sidewall.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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