Definition of 'A-side'

A-side

Word forms: plural A-sides

countable noun

The A-side of a record that has been released as a single is the main song on it. You can also refer to the side of the record that contains this song as the A-side. Compare B-side.

A-side in British

noun

the side of a gramophone record regarded as the more important one

Nearby words of 'A-side'

Related Terms of 'A-side'

Source

Definition of A-side from the Collins English Dictionary

The interrogative

The interrogative is normal for many questions. It contains a verb phrase that is followed by a subject. There are two main types of question: those that can be answered yes or no, and those that hav...

Read more about 'The interrogative'

Word of the day:

boongary

a tree kangaroo , Dendrolagus lumholtzi , of northeastern Queensland

See full definition

Collins Dictionaries for Schools

Our new online dictionaries for schools provide a safe and appropriate environment for children. And best of all it's ad free, so sign up now and start using at home or in the classroom.

Meme Ban, Heart Age & Collagin: September’s Words in the News

Catch up on the latest words in the news this September with Robert Groves.

Collins Reference Catalogue 2019

View our new 2019 reference catalogue. From dictionaries, phrasebooks, language learning, atlases and maps, general reference and puzzles, you'll be sure to find books that appeal to you.

Join the Collins community

All the latest wordy news, linguistic insights, offers and competitions every month.

Latest Word Submissions

body neutrality Oct 18, 2018

moonmoon Oct 18, 2018

Empowramid Oct 18, 2018

Sarcasmic Oct 17, 2018

dictament Oct 17, 2018

Submit View More