sidebar — A supplementary article or section in a newspaper, magazine, or website that provides additional information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A supplementary article or section in a newspaper, magazine, or website that provides additional information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪdˌbɑːr/
Example Sentences
- I always read the celebrity gossip in the magazine's sidebar first.
- The website's sidebar was so cluttered with ads that I couldn't find the actual content.
- During the sidebar, the lawyer whispered urgently to the judge about the missing evidence.
sidebar
NOUN[/ˈsaɪdˌbɑːr/]
A supplementary article or section in a newspaper, magazine, or website that provides additional information
Additional info beside main content
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 1960s from the combination of 'side' (beside) and 'bar' (barrier, partition). Originally denoting private conversation held beside the judge's bench in courtrooms, the term later evolved to describe supplementary sections in publications and digital interfaces.
Breakdown
side (beside, lateral) + bar (barrier, partition, section). The compound combines a directional modifier with a structural element to describe content positioned alongside the main body.
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📝Examples
“I always read the celebrity gossip in the magazine's sidebar first.”
“The website's sidebar was so cluttered with ads that I couldn't find the actual content.”
“During the sidebar, the lawyer whispered urgently to the judge about the missing evidence.”
“The cooking magazine included a helpful sidebar about knife safety tips.”
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