siding

1 of 2

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

siding

2 of 2

present participle of side entry 3

Examples of siding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Almost all of the county’s spans use Burr arch trusses and wear the region’s signature combination of barn-red siding and white portals. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

Tree trimming is also important because overhanging branches can damage roofs, windows, and siding during high winds. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Residential areas toward Concord Avenue and Canton Street had numerous large trees uprooted and snapped, electrical and lighting poles bent or snapped, and homes exhibiting roof/siding/window damage. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Two years ago, Brenda Nelson could do nothing but watch the siding on her home warp and melt. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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