Definition of SIDESADDLE

sidesaddle

Plural: sidesaddles

Noun

  • a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse
  • A saddle, usually for a woman, in which the rider sits with both legs on the same side of the horse.
  • The technique of riding a horse with both legs on the same side of the horse.

Adverb

  • on or as if on a sidesaddle
    • "she rode sidesaddle"

Adv

  • On, or as if on, such a saddle.

Examples

  • "He had his daughter riding sidesaddle on the bicycle frame while he pedaled."
  • "He rode sidesaddle to avoid worsening his injured leg."

Origin / Etymology

From side + saddle.

Synonyms

woman-fashion

Scrabble Score: 13

sidesaddle is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sidesaddle is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sidesaddle is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

sidesaddle is a valid Words With Friends word