Definition & Meaning of "sidebar"in English

Sidebar

NOUN

a private discussion in a courtroom between the judge and lawyers, held out of the jury's hearing

Examples

The defense requested a sidebar with the judge.

During the trial, the attorneys approached for a quick sidebar.

a brief piece in a newspaper printed next to the main article, providing additional information

What is a "sidebar"?

A sidebar is a short article or section in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication that is placed next to a main story. It provides additional information or context related to the primary article but is not the main focus. Sidebars can include facts, quotes, related stories, statistics, or background details that complement the main content. They are typically set apart from the main article, either in a separate column or box, to provide readers with extra insights without interrupting the flow of the main story.

Examples

The sidebar accompanying the main article provided additional context and background information on the topic.

The newspaper 's website features interactive sidebars with multimedia elements, such as videos and infographics.

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