Sidepiece

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /saɪd.piːs/

Definitions of sidepiece

noun a person who is not the main partner in a romantic or sexual relationship, but who is involved with one of the partners in that relationship

Example Sentences

A1 She always keeps a sidepiece of chocolate in her purse for emergencies.

A2 The detective found a sidepiece of evidence that helped solve the case.

B1 Having a sidepiece can complicate a romantic relationship.

B2 The sidepiece of the puzzle was crucial in understanding the whole picture.

C1 The artist added a sidepiece to the painting to enhance its overall composition.

C2 The sidepiece of the argument provided a different perspective that had not been considered before.

Examples of sidepiece in a Sentence

formal The jeweler showed me a beautiful sidepiece to complement the main diamond in the ring.

informal I love my new sidepiece necklace, it adds a pop of color to my outfit.

slang Check out my new sidepiece, she's a total dime.

figurative In the game of chess, the queen is considered the most powerful sidepiece.

Grammatical Forms of sidepiece

past tense

sided

plural

sidepieces

comparative

more sidepiece

superlative

most sidepiece

present tense

sidepieces

future tense

will sidepiece

perfect tense

have sided

continuous tense

is sidepiecing

singular

sidepiece

positive degree

sidepiece

infinitive

to sidepiece

gerund

sidepiecing

participle

sided

Origin and Evolution of sidepiece

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'sidepiece' originated in English slang to refer to a person who is in a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone who is already in a committed relationship.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sidepiece' has become more widely used in popular culture and is now commonly used to describe someone who is a secondary partner in a non-monogamous relationship or affair.