side
side
saɪd
said
/saɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "side"in English

Side
01

the right or left half of an object, place, person, or similar whole

side definition and meaning
Examples
Please write your name on the top side of the paper.
02

one long half of an animal's body that has been cut in two for meat

side definition and meaning

What is "side"?

The side, refers to one half of the carcass of an animal, typically beef or pork, that has been split down the backbone. This division creates two sides: the left side and the right side. Each side contains various primal cuts of meat, including the ribs, loin, belly, chuck (for beef), or ribs, loin, belly, and leg (for pork). These primal cuts can then be further processed into retail cuts like steaks, roasts, chops, and ribs. The term "side" is often used in the meat industry when referring to wholesale or bulk quantities of meat, as well as in the context of butchering and processing animals for consumption.

Examples
A side of pork can be divided into multiple cuts.
03

a line segment that forms part of the boundary of a plane figure

side definition and meaning
04

one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.

Examples
Each side presented their arguments during the debate.
05

an opinion or position held in opposition to another in a disagreement

06

either the left or right half of the human body

Examples
Pain on the right side can signal appendix trouble.
07

the outermost surface extending along one edge of an object

Examples
The side of the building was covered in ivy.
08

an aspect or element of something contrasted with another aspect

09

a line of descent within a family

Examples
She inherited traits from her mother 's side.
10

(in sports) a spin applied to a ball by striking or releasing it off-center

11

an elevated landform such as a slope or hillside

12

a portion of food served alongside the main dish, often complementing the meal in flavor, texture, or nutrition

Examples
I ordered a burger with a side of crispy fries.
01

related to or positioned on the lateral part of something, away from the front, back, or center

Examples
The car ’s side mirrors provide a clear view of surrounding traffic.
to side
01

to support or take a position for or against someone or something

Examples
She sided with the workers in the dispute.
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