pillion
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- noun
- /ˈpɪljən/
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asiento trasero
- When you went into that skid in the roundabout, and nearly knocked dot off the pillion straight into a brick wall.
- ride pillion
Examples
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I rode pillion behind my friend as we cruised through the countryside on his motorcycle.
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The only brownshirts Johann knew were Herr Brugger, Mayor Max, who sat on Herr Brugger's pillion holding a flag, and Herr Hackelsmiller, who sat on another pillion.
Fiction book (2001) -
Your pillion may not think highly of it, but it will solve your problem.
Blog text (34) -
- Who's on pillion duty?
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The rider on the rear pillion was holding a swastika flag.
Fiction book (2001) -
The Master-at-arms rode beside her, with the dwarf mounted pillion behind him, and the Lycanthrope loping on ahead.
Fiction book (2001) -
I thought he must be amused by the way we rode our pony, I in the saddle and Jehiel on pillion, contrary to the usual arrangement for boys and girls.
Fiction book (1998) -
The only brownshirts Johann knew were Herr Brugger, Mayor Max, who sat on Herr Brugger's pillion holding a flag, and Herr Hackelsmiller, who sat on another pillion.
Fiction book (2001) -
She held on tight while riding pillion, enjoying the wind in her hair as they sped along the road.
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The small town was bustling, and I decided to hop on the pillion of my friend's bike for a quick ride home.
Synonyms
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A seat behind the front seats of a car where passengers sit
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A small seat or luggage area at the back of an old carriage
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A small folding seat in a vehicle used for extra passengers
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An extra place to sit at the back of an old car that folds and is open to the air
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Etymology
Pillion comes from old words for a small pad or cushion put on the back of a horse or bike; a helpful way to remember it is to think of it like a little pillow behind the rider where a passenger sits, which is why it means the passenger seat behind the rider.