Sidecars Meaning in English

word · lemma: sidecar

US

ˈsaɪdkɑɹz

SYDE-karz

UK

sˈaɪdkɑːz

SYDE-kahz

Definition

Sidecars are small, wheeled attachments connected to the side of a motorcycle to carry an extra passenger or goods. Sometimes, 'sidecar' can also refer to a cocktail made with liquor, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly refers to motorcycle attachments ('motorcycle sidecars'). Plural form is rarely used for the cocktail meaning. Used more in technical or historical contexts when talking about vehicles. Can be confused with 'sidecar' the drink in conversation—context is important.

• Spanish: sidecar - carro lateral
• Portuguese (BR): sidecar - carro lateral
• Portuguese (PT): sidecar - carro lateral
• Chinese (Simplified): 边车 - 侧车
• Chinese (Traditional): 邊車 - 側車
• Hindi: साइडकार
• Arabic: عربة جانبية
• Bengali: সাইডকার - সাইডকার (ককটেল)
• Russian: коляски - сайдкар (коктейль)
• Japanese: サイドカー - サイドカー（カクテル）
• Vietnamese: xe sidecar - sidecar (cocktail)
• Korean: 사이드카 - 사이드카(칵테일)
• Turkish: yan araba - sidecar (kokteyl)
• Urdu: سائیڈ کار - سائیڈ کار (کوکٹیل)
• Indonesian: kereta samping - sidecar (koktail)

Example Sentences

Old motorcycles often have sidecars attached.

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People used sidecars to carry extra passengers.

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Some tourist rides offer vintage sidecars.

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Kids love riding in sidecars because they feel like an adventure.

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During the parade, dozens of decorated sidecars drove down Main Street.

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I've never actually tried one of those classic motorcycle sidecars—they look fun!

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