cladding

noun

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

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At the opposite end of the spectrum is Villa Hygge, which has 11 suites designed to look like Scandinavian cabins (wood cladding, white linens and furniture, tons of sheepskin-style throws). Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025 Beyond the broad concrete steps that traverse the water-friendly (and automatically irrigated) xeriscaped front yard and through the lime-green door that animates the charcoal exterior cladding hides a small courtyard open to the sky, a classic feature in an Eichler home. Mark David, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 It can be used to make fire-resistant cladding, replace sand in concrete for 3D printing, and also be combined with trash-ash to make a brick that insulates better than regular ones. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 July 2025 Gallery-like interiors define the essence of the house with bold geometry, warm cedar cladding and walls of glass letting in natural light and treetop views. David Caraccio updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cladding

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of clad entry 3

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 10 Sep. 2025.

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