WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
side•man
(sīd′man′, -mən),USA pronunciation n., pl. -men
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(-men′, -mən).USA pronunciation
- Music and Dancean instrumentalist in a band or orchestra.
- Music and Dancean instrumentalist supporting a soloist or a principal performer.
- side1 + man1 1560–70