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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Lujan included everything in her planning from vents to sprinklers, her metal roofing and siding.
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Rick Montanez, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Metal flashing, and flexible membranes also help ensure a deck is properly waterproofed against the house siding.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Residents could see damage to roofs, siding and trees.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The only exception in his mind is a historic, wood house with wood siding.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Rick Montanez, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Metal flashing, and flexible membranes also help ensure a deck is properly waterproofed against the house siding.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Residents could see damage to roofs, siding and trees.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The only exception in his mind is a historic, wood house with wood siding.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for siding
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“Siding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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