1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead
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The recall stems from a violation of federal safety standards for strollers, which has identified that an opening between the organizational tray and the sidewall could potentially trap a child’s head.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Featuring classic sandwich sidewall construction, an on-piste rocker profile, and Twin Powerrail for responsive energy transfer, this ski is dialed for edge hold and agility.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The tall window on the rear entry door and two sidewall windows open the space up and keep it from feeling too claustrophobic.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
The sidewalls of the shoes are also treated with an easy-clean repellent, which helps keep them looking new.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Featuring classic sandwich sidewall construction, an on-piste rocker profile, and Twin Powerrail for responsive energy transfer, this ski is dialed for edge hold and agility.
—Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The tall window on the rear entry door and two sidewall windows open the space up and keep it from feeling too claustrophobic.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
The sidewalls of the shoes are also treated with an easy-clean repellent, which helps keep them looking new.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Sidewall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewall. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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sidewall
noun
side·wall
-ˌwȯl 
1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim
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