Sociable

Sociable

The sociable or buddy bike or side by side bicycle is a bicycle that supports two riders who sit next to one another, in contrast to a tandem bicycle, where the riders sit fore and aft. The name "sociable" alludes to its historic use for 2-person side-by-side tricycles and the relative ease with which the two cyclists can speak with each other, unlike on the tandem.

Sociable (carriage)

A sociable is an open four-wheeled carriage with face-to-face seating and folding hoods, used primarily as a light town or pleasure vehicle. The term originated in the 18th century and was applied to a variety of related forms as carriage design evolved, ranging from early phaeton-like bodies to later combinations of the Barouche and Victoria. Despite these variations, sociables share a common layout of face-to-face seating in an open body mounted on a light undercarriage.

sociable

Adjective

1. Tending to socialize or be social.
2. Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.

Noun

1. A sociable person.
2. A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.