sided

adjective

sid·​ed ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce sided (audio)
Synonyms of sidednext
: having sides often of a specified number or kind
one-sided
glass-sided
sidedness noun

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Wavrin tells me that several buddies are also at the derby, fishing from hard-sided huts. Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026 Richards started 45 games for Palace in the calendar year, entrenching himself as the right-sided center back in coach Oliver Glasner’s back three. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 Visitors can also rent colorful, open-sided Mokes from Anegada Reef Hotel or local outfitters for a classic Caribbean way to explore the island; the adventure set may prefer more standard off-road-suitable jeeps. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sided was in the 15th century

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“Sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sided. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

sided

adjective
sid·​ed
ˈsīd-əd
: having sides often of a stated number or kind
steep-sided mountains
four-sided figures

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