sidecar

English

noun
Definitions
  • A one-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle to allow for a separate seat for a passenger or cargo space.
  • A cocktail made with cognac (or brandy), triple sec liqueur, and lemon juice.

Etymology

Compound from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant) + English car.

Origin

English

car

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