How Do You Spell SIDEBARS?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪdbɑːz] (IPA) 
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪdbɑːz] (IPA)
Sidebars are additional or supplementary features, sections, or content that are related to or accompany the main or central topic or element of a document, publication, website, or discussion. They are typically displayed alongside or adjacent to the main content, often in a smaller or distinct section. Sidebars can appear in various forms, such as text boxes, columns, panels, or boxes.
In journalism, sidebars refer to additional articles or information that accompany the main news story. These can provide background information, related facts or statistics, interviews, insights, or different perspectives on the subject matter. Sidebars are commonly used in newspapers, magazines, and online publications as a way to provide more depth or context on a particular topic or to highlight a specific aspect of the main story.
In graphic design or layout, sidebars are sections of a page that are separate from the main text or image content. They are often used to display supplementary information, such as advertisements, related articles, navigation menus, or links to other pages or sections of a website.
Sidebars are also commonly found in legal documents, courtrooms, and legal proceedings. In this context, sidebars refer to private discussions or conferences that take place between the judge, attorneys, and other parties, usually out of the hearing of the jury or public. These discussions may involve procedural matters, evidentiary issues, or sensitive topics that are not meant to be heard by the jury or discussed openly in the courtroom. Sidebars are typically held at the judge's bench or in a separate room.
The word "sidebar" originated in the late 19th century and is a combination of two words: "side" and "bar".
The word "side" comes from the Old English word "sīde", which means "flank" or "edge". It evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "sīdō" and is related to the Old Norse word "síða" and the Dutch word "zijde".
The word "bar" comes from the Old English word "bær", which means "beam" or "rod". It originated from the Proto-Germanic word "baraz" and is related to the Old Norse word "barr" and the Icelandic word "bari".
