Spell Bee Word: pillion

Basic Details

Word: Pillion

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A seat for a passenger behind the driver of a motorcycle or scooter; the person who sits on that seat.

Synonyms: Passenger seat, motorcycle passenger, pillion rider

Antonyms: Rider, driver, operator

Idioms and Phrases

1. Ride pillion: To travel as a passenger on a motorcycle. Example: "She used to ride pillion with her brother every morning to college."
2. Pillion comfort: Refers to how comfortable the backseat is for the passenger. Example: "This bike scores high on pillion comfort for long-distance rides."

Usage Examples

Example 1: He gave his friend a lift, who rode pillion on the scooter.

Example 2: The new bike model offers improved pillion comfort for long rides.

Example 3: She enjoys riding pillion and watching the scenery go by.

Fun Fact

The word "pillion" comes from the Scottish Gaelic word *pillean*, which means "a little rug" or cushion, originally used as a pad or seat for riding on horseback. It evolved to describe the rear seat on motorcycles and scooters.

Famous Quote

"A pillion ride with the right person makes the journey unforgettable." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "pillion" mean?

a) A kind of luggage
b) The main seat of a car
c) A passenger seat on a motorcycle
d) A tool used for cleaning

Answer: c) A passenger seat on a motorcycle

2. Which of these is a synonym of "pillion"?

a) Rider
b) Steering
c) Passenger seat
d) Gearbox

Answer: c) Passenger seat

3. Which is an antonym of "pillion"?

a) Passenger
b) Rider
c) Cushion
d) Backrest

Answer: b) Rider

4. Which sentence uses "pillion" correctly?

a) He packed his clothes in the pillion.
b) She sat pillion behind her father on the motorbike.
c) The pillion drives the bike very fast.
d) The pillion was barking loudly.

Answer: b) She sat pillion behind her father on the motorbike.

5. What does the phrase "ride pillion" mean?

a) To fix a bike
b) To ride as a passenger behind the driver
c) To perform a stunt
d) To race with others

Answer: b) To ride as a passenger behind the driver