Meaning of the word sidebar in English

What does sidebar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sidebar

US /ˈsaɪd.bɑːr/
UK /ˈsaɪd.bɑːr/
"sidebar" picture

Noun

1.

a short news story or article accompanying a main story and presenting a related but separate aspect of it

Example:
The newspaper included a sidebar on the local impact of the national policy.
The magazine uses sidebars to provide additional context and statistics.
2.

a vertical column of information on a website or in a graphical user interface, typically on the side of the main content area

Example:
The website's navigation links are located in the left sidebar.
You can customize the widgets displayed in the sidebar of your blog.
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