What does sidelight mean?
Sidelight means A light found at the side of something; especially of a vehicle..
Sidelight
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A light found at the side of something; especially of a vehicle..
Definitions by Sense
- A light found at the side of something; especially of a vehicle.
- A window found at one or both sides of a door.
- A piece of incidental information that helps one understand a subject.
Example Sentences
If it starts getting misty, put your sidelights on.
After dark the train is a lighted snake, as, even when the passengers' lights are out, each carriage has a side-light in the middle just under the eaves.
A book of this type is necessarily mainly factual, but it is diversified by many incidents and sidelights which help to give life to a story now accorded its due place in railway history.
He is well up to form when dealing with passenger stock, notably Victorian and Edwardian and on this and on East Coast motive power he throws many sidelights.
Synonyms for sidelight
Antonyms for sidelight
Related Words
Word Forms
- sidelight Examples of sidelights
- sidelights
- sidelite
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sidelight?
Common synonyms include running light.
What is the opposite of sidelight?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sidelight in a sentence?
If it starts getting misty, put your sidelights on.
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