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Definition of sideboards

sideboards

/ˈsaɪd.bɔːrdz/
side · boards
Plural:sideboards
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sideboards Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Long, low pieces of dining room furniture equipped with drawers and cupboards, used for storing dishes, table linens, and serving food.

Example

"The antique dealer specialized in restoring nineteenth-century mahogany sideboards and dining tables."

2

British Strips of hair grown by a man down the sides of the face in front of the ears.

Example

"In the 1970s, many British musicians wore long sideboards and flared trousers."

3

Removable vertical boards or panels attached along the sides of a wagon, truck bed, or canoe to increase its carrying capacity or prevent cargo from spilling.

Example

"The farmer bolted wooden sideboards onto the flatbed truck before loading the harvest."

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• Nearby Words

sidearm
sidebar
sideboard
sideboards
sideboob
sidebox
sideburn

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sideboards. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sideboards
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