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How to pronounce pillion in English?

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Type of seat

Examples of pillion

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She had been riding pillion on a motorcycle when it collided with Mr Maxted's car.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
Suzuki Team rider Shawn Giles takes a fan on a pillion ride around the race track.
From the themercury.com.au
The Japanese also reacted sharply to what they saw as a sharp kick in the pillion.
From the time.com
In 2010, 20 bikers, including two pillion passengers, died in North Yorkshire.
From the gazetteherald.co.uk
The cover of the single featured Reagan as a biker with Nancy riding pillion.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Of those who died in 2012, three-fifths were driving or riding pillion on motorcycles.
From the economist.com
These vehicles transport a single pillion rider, at fares that are usually negotiated.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It can be fitted with a whole host of extras such as a stereo or heated pillion grab rails.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
Standing on the pillion, a youth also in green waves a green flag.
From the economist.com
More examples
  • A seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc.
  • A pillion is a mostly British English term for a secondary pad, cushion, or seat behind the main seat or saddle on a horse, motorcycle, or moped. A passenger in this seat is said to "ride pillion" or may themselves be referred to as a "pillion. ...
  • Pad or cushion attached to the rear of a saddle for a second person to ride.
  • Seating for a passenger behind a motor cyclist.
  • This one can mean either a passenger riding on the back of the bike or the back seat itself.