Side column: meaning, definitions and examples

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side column

 

[ saɪd ˈkɒləm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

web design

A column that appears on the side of the main content area on a website, often used for navigation, advertisements, or additional information.

Synonyms

side bar, side panel, sidebar

Examples of usage

  • The side column of the website displays recent posts and categories.
  • Advertisements are usually placed in the side column for better visibility.
  • The side column can be customized to show different widgets such as search bars or social media links.

Translations

Translations of the word "side column" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coluna lateral

🇮🇳 साइड कॉलम

🇩🇪 Seitenleiste

🇮🇩 kolom samping

🇺🇦 бічна колонка

🇵🇱 kolumna boczna

🇯🇵 サイドコラム

🇫🇷 colonne latérale

🇪🇸 columna lateral

🇹🇷 yan sütun

🇰🇷 사이드 열

🇸🇦 عمود جانبي

🇨🇿 boční sloupec

🇸🇰 bočný stĺpec

🇨🇳 侧栏

🇸🇮 stranski stolpec

🇮🇸 hliðar dálkur

🇰🇿 жақ баған

🇬🇪 გვერდითი სვეტი

🇦🇿 yan sütun

🇲🇽 columna lateral

Word origin

The term 'side column' originated in the field of web design in the early days of the internet. As websites evolved to include more content and features, designers needed a way to organize information in a user-friendly manner. The concept of a side column became popular as a way to display additional content without cluttering the main area of a webpage. Today, side columns are a common feature on websites across various industries, providing users with easy access to navigation, advertisements, and other relevant information.