siding

noun

sid·​ing ˈsī-diŋ How to pronounce siding (audio)
1
archaic : the taking of sides : partisanship
2
: a short railroad track connected with the main track
3
: material (such as boards or metal or plastic pieces) forming the exposed surface of outside walls of frame buildings

Examples of siding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, if your siding is off-white, try painting your exterior trim a light tan or taupe. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024 DeWine’s attorney general, Dave Yost, filed an amicus brief siding with Hamilton County in its stance that the county should have been allowed to appeal Cross’ ruling. The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024 Use ocean water blue on siding, or add as an accent color to shutters or the front door. Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 The exteriors are often clad in vinyl siding — a sensible way to keep out the rain and the fog coming off the East River. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 25 Jan. 2024 Other specialty caulks on the market include butyl rubber, which is good for sealing metal siding or roofing, and polyurethane sprays that are great on tiny cracks around doors and windows. Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024 The groom's post got people pretty fired up and garnered more than 1,000 comments, with most siding with him on the issue. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 The siding was stripped to the cinder block; a floor lamp silhouetted one empty room. Kamila Hrabchuk, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024 The main residence is situated down a winding driveway, and the exterior is clad in cement board siding, sourced from Portugal, with vertical panels. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of siding was in 1600

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“Siding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siding. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

siding

noun
sid·​ing
ˈsīd-iŋ
1
: a short railroad track connected with the main track
2
: material used to cover the outside walls of frame buildings
vinyl siding
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