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sidelight

Syllabification: (side·light)
Pronunciation: /ˈsīdˌlīt/
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Definition of sidelight

noun

  • 1a light placed at the side of something.
  • (sidelights) a ship’s port (red) and starboard (green) navigation lights.
  • natural light coming from the side.
  • 2a narrow window or pane of glass set alongside a door or larger window.
  • 3a piece of incidental information that helps to clarify or enliven a subject.

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