Sidebar
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Sidebar ( noun )
- A smaller window or section of a website or application that is typically located to the side of the main content and can be expanded or collapsed by the user.
- A panel or box containing additional information or navigation options, located to the side of a primary window or screen.
Origin:
The term "sidebar" is a compound word made up of "side" and "bar", it is believed to have originated in the late 20th century in the field of computing and web development, referring to a smaller window or section of a website or application that is typically located to the side of the main content and can be expanded or collapsed by the user.
Examples:
- I found the information I was looking for in the sidebar.
- The sidebar on the website allowed me to navigate easily.
- This application has a sidebar that can be hidden to maximize the screen space.
- The sidebar on the email client shows the list of folders.
- The document has a sidebar with table of contents for quick navigation.
(As a verb)
Sidebar ( verb )
- A smaller window or section of a website or application that is typically located to the side of the main content and can be expanded or collapsed by the user.
- A panel or box containing additional information or navigation options, located to the side of a primary window or screen.
Origin:
The term "sidebar" is a compound word made up of "side" and "bar", it is believed to have originated in the late 20th century in the field of computing and web development, referring to a smaller window or section of a website or application that is typically located to the side of the main content and can be expanded or collapsed by the user.
Examples:
- I found the information I was looking for in the sidebar.
- The sidebar on the website allowed me to navigate easily.
- This application has a sidebar that can be hidden to maximize the screen space.
- The sidebar on the email client shows the list of folders.
- The document has a sidebar with table of contents for quick navigation.