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Definition of sidenote

sidenote

/ˈsaɪd.noʊt/
side · note
Plural:sidenotes
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sidenote Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A brief incidental remark, parenthetical comment, or digression that is secondary to the main topic of a conversation or text.

Example

"On a related sidenote, the committee also approved the updated schedule for next semester."

2

A short explanatory or reference note printed or written in the outer margin of a page, alongside the main body of text.

Example

"The seventeenth-century manuscript features detailed sidenotes in the margins that summarize each paragraph."

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• Nearby Words

sideliner
sidelock
sidelong
sidenote
sidepiece
sideritis
sideroad

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