flip side
noun
variants
or less commonly flipside
plural flip sides also flipsides
1
: the reverse side of a phonograph record
[Taylor] Swift has an exclusive 7-inch single of "The Lakes" … On the flip side: "The Lakes (original version)," an orchestral take on the song not previously available on vinyl.—
Mike Snider
Mike Snider
also
: a song presented on the flip side of a record
The flip side of The Stone Poneys' "Different Drum" was the Pamela Polland composition "I've Got to Know." —Warren Kurtz
Warren Kurtz 2
: a reverse or opposite side, aspect, or result
The flipside of the disquieting inflation news is good news on the state of the economy …—Paul Wiseman
Paul WisemanSixteen City Council members are stepping down, which means fresh faces and new ideas—but on the flip side, a huge loss of institutional knowledge about the basics of how the city operates …—The Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-TimesExamples of flip side in a Sentence
That song was on the flip side of their first single.
Loss of privacy is the flip side of fame.
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Or, on the flip side, scroll through your messages or photos.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, elevated AMH sometimes flags PCOS, since polycystic ovaries contain many small follicles producing more of the hormone.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, slashing jobs and benefits means losing morale and talent, which could also have repercussions for taxpayers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, this aspect can also spark breakthroughs that contribute to the decision to set boundaries and to own your self-worth.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, elevated AMH sometimes flags PCOS, since polycystic ovaries contain many small follicles producing more of the hormone.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, slashing jobs and benefits means losing morale and talent, which could also have repercussions for taxpayers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, this aspect can also spark breakthroughs that contribute to the decision to set boundaries and to own your self-worth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flip side
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“Flip side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip%20side. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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