sidelight

[US]/'saɪdlaɪt/
[UK]/'saɪdlaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a light coming from the side, a small lamp on the side of a vehicle or boat, incidental information, indirect reference.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Not only it can decide solely the lamp usefulness, but also available in mends light, sidelight, top light and the use of foot light.

The sidelight illuminated the path for the hikers.

She used a sidelight to create a cozy atmosphere in the living room.

The photographer used a sidelight to highlight the subject's features.

The sidelight on the car was broken in the accident.

The sidelight of the moon cast a soft glow over the garden.

He prefers using sidelight for portrait photography.

The sidelight from the window created interesting shadows on the wall.

She adjusted the sidelight to get the desired effect in the scene.

The sidelight in the theater added depth to the stage performance.

The sidelight revealed hidden details in the painting.

Real-world Examples

That gave one Tennessee abortion provider the idea to open a sidelight office here in Bristol Virginia.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

In a vessel of less than 20 metres in length the sidelights may be combined in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centreline of the vessel.

Source: Practical English for Ship Pilots

His mouth baffle was thrown aside for clear speech, revealing a heavy beard in the sidelight of the moon, but face and eyes were hidden in the overhang of his hood.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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