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Definition of sidley

sidley

/ˈsɪd.li/
sid · ley

Plural:Sidleys
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sidley Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from a habitational place name meaning 'broad clearing'.

Example

"The international law firm was originally co-founded by William P. Sidley, whose surname remains a recognizable legal brand globally."


2

A massive shield volcano located in Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica, recognized as the highest dormant volcano on the continent and the highest peak of the Executive Committee Range.


3

British A residential village and suburb of the town of Bexhill-on-Sea, located in the county of East Sussex in South East England.

• Rhymes for sidley

Word Origin & Etymology

Of English origin, originally a habitational surname from a place in East Sussex, derived from the Old English 'sīd' (broad) and 'lēah' (woodland clearing or meadow).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sidley. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sidley
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