Pillion

Quick meaning: Pillion is a noun meaning A pad behind the saddle of a horse for a second rider.

Meaning

A pad behind the saddle of a horse for a second rider.

More Meanings

1. (motorcycling) A similar second saddle on a bicycle or motorcycle for a passenger.
2. The person riding in the pillion.
3. The cushion of a saddle.
4. Riding behind the driving rider, as when positioned on the rump of a mount.
5. (transitive) To place (a person) on a pillion.
6. (intransitive) To ride on a pillion.
7. To put a pillion on a horse.

Example Sentences

Accordingly, he saddled and pillioned his horse, thinking he might have the honor of bringing the bride himself.

I met a Latvian lass who enjoyed pillioning, showed me her country and best spots — yes, the best way to enjoy a country!

But we thought she could start out by pillioning me, and then she can decide whether she still wants to learn to ride her own little bike.

She was to creep out quietly […] and meet me at our usual trysting place—a spot a few hundred yards from our respective abodes. I would be there with my iron steed, and on the pillion thereof would whirl her into fairyland.

Word Forms

• pillions
• pillioning
• pillioned

Synonyms for pillion

Depending on context, synonyms include pillionist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include passenger, saddle, seat, seating, recording, entry.

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