sidecar

Thân thiện

A motorcycle with a red sidecar drives down a sunny country road.

Definition

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.

Usage Examples

• 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.

Advanced Usage

• "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.

Variants and Related Words

• 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.

Synonyms

• (For the vehicle): Passenger car, motorcycle carriage.
• (For the drink): Cocktail, mixed drink.

Notes on Different Meanings

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle
2. a cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy