cladding

noun

clad·​ding ˈkla-diŋ 

: something that covers or overlays

specifically : metal coating bonded to a metal core

Examples of cladding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oddly enough, though floors 1 through 16 looked like offices behind the cladding of specially tinted glass framed in stainless steel, they were actually crammed with electronics and electromechanical relays. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Exterior work would include a canopy removal, new light fixtures, painting, cladding, and landscaping. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Phase two is anticipated to take place between September 2026 and September 2027, with the structure taking shape and the cladding and glazing being installed. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 June 2026

The protective outer layer, known as cladding, holds the nuclear fuel. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of clad entry 3

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cladding

• adding
• gladding
• madding
• padding