siding

noun

sid·​ing ˈsī-diŋ 

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

Examples of siding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It's based on a triple-axle trailer and has cedar siding, with white metal accenting and roof. —Adam Williams march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026

Across the street, two big trucks roll in from Pennsylvania to deposit another house, this one with blue siding and beige window shutters. —Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026

There are a few options to deal with old brickwork, including cleaning and repairing the brick, painting or staining the brick, or even installing new siding or stucco over the brick. —Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026

Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for siding

• biding
• chiding
• gliding
• guiding
• hiding
• riding
• sliding
• striding
• abiding
• backsliding
• colliding
• confiding

Kids Definition

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