sidecar
Noun: 1. A small, single-wheeled passenger compartment attached to the side of a motorcycle. * It is a separate conveyance that allows a passenger to ride alongside the motorcycle operator. 2. A cocktail made with orange liqueur, lemon juice, and brandy. * It is traditionally served in a small glass that is "attached" to a larger glass containing another drink, reminiscent of the motorcycle attachment.
- Noun (Motorcycle Attachment):
- He attached a sidecar to his vintage motorcycle so his dog could ride with him.
- The motorcycle with the red sidecar won the classic vehicle parade.
- Noun (Cocktail):
- For our anniversary, we ordered a Brandy Alexander and a sidecar.
- The classic sidecar recipe calls for cognac, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice.
- "To ride in a sidecar": This phrase specifically describes the experience of being the passenger in the attached compartment of a motorcycle.
- As a child, her favorite thing was to ride in the sidecar of her grandfather's bike.
- Sidecar rig: A term sometimes used to describe the complete motorcycle and sidecar combination.
- Sidecarist: A rare term for a person who rides in or is a fan of motorcycle sidecars.
- (For the vehicle): Passenger car, motorcycle carriage.
- (For the drink): Cocktail, mixed drink.
The two primary meanings of "sidecar" are distinct but share a conceptual link: both refer to a smaller, attached unit alongside a larger, primary one (a passenger pod beside a motorcycle; a small cocktail glass beside a larger one). The context of the sentence (transportation vs. dining/drinks) always makes the intended meaning clear.
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conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle
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a cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy
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