sidebar

/ˈsaɪdˌbɑr/
noun
  1. A narrow column or section on the side of a webpage, document, or screen that contains additional information, links, or tools.
    • On the left sidebar, you can find the navigation menu for the site.
    • I added a sidebar to the report with key statistics and charts.
    • The website's sidebar includes links to popular articles and a search bar.
  2. A brief, secondary article or piece of information placed alongside a main article in a newspaper or magazine.
    • The editor asked me to write a sidebar with tips for first-time travelers.
    • The magazine included a sidebar about the history of the festival next to the main story.
    • A sidebar in the newspaper explained the technical terms used in the article.
  3. A private or informal conversation that occurs while a more formal meeting or discussion is taking place.
    • During the conference, the two leaders had a quick sidebar to discuss the trade deal.
    • We had a sidebar after the meeting to talk about the budget concerns.
    • The lawyers stepped out for a sidebar with the judge to clarify a legal point.
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