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

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Or use this dark neutral on a front door to add contrast and test it out before covering all your siding. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025 The exterior reflects this theme, with blue and white siding and nautical-style light fixtures. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025 The Montecito property reflects that same balance of ambition and taste, featuring standing-seam metal roofing, refreshed siding, custom stone surrounds on the fireplaces, and rich wood flooring in the office. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for siding

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 2 Oct. 2025.

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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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