sidecar

Definition

A one-wheeled attachment to the side of a motorcycle to allow for a separate seat for a passenger or cargo space.

Etymology

From side + car.

Example Sentences

• "Faux 19th-century bartenders in sleeve garters and baroque facial hair ply their trade in pre-Prohibition bars. Women wearing cloche hats order sidecars at speakeasies."
• "Using generic sidecars for multiple microservices may introduce functionality overhead."