Meaning & use
pillion
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A seat for a passenger positioned behind the rider on a motorcycle or bicycle.
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She climbed onto the pillion as her brother started the motorcycle.
Riding pillion through the mountains gave him a clear view of the scenery.
A note on using this word
Often used in the phrase 'ride pillion,' common in British English for riding as a passenger on a motorbike.
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