cladding

noun

clad·​ding ˈkla-diŋ How to pronounce cladding (audio)
: something that covers or overlays
specifically : metal coating bonded to a metal core

Examples of cladding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The exterior cladding was completed in September 2009 and a few months later, in January 2010, a formal opening ceremony was held. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024 However, these homes include other cladding in place to protect the interior of the home. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024 Fascia is often confused for soffit, the portion of exterior cladding that covers the underside of the roof's overhang. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024 The adventure-ready vehicle is based on its uber-popular commercial van but is taller, wider and outfitted with protective body cladding. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cladding 

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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cladding was in 1936

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“Cladding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cladding. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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