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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Owner Annie Villalobos proudly showed off new siding and invited the governor to return. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025 The truck crossed anyway, damaging one of its tires and its siding, Kwok said. Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025 Johnson County District Court Judge David Hauber issued a ruling in January 2024 siding with Powerback, finding the Kansas Legislature had overstepped federal law in HB 2001. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025 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 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 7 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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