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
Pressure washers are powerful tools that can drastically transform the look of your home’s siding, driveways, and even cars (when done carefully, of course).
—
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The exterior is clad in black standing seam metal siding, with pine wood accenting.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
This includes evaluating your facade’s color palette, siding material, and the surrounding landscape.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The weather alert warned residents about 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail – hazards that could damage roofs, siding, and potentially uproot trees, according to the warning.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for siding
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The exterior is clad in black standing seam metal siding, with pine wood accenting.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
This includes evaluating your facade’s color palette, siding material, and the surrounding landscape.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The weather alert warned residents about 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail – hazards that could damage roofs, siding, and potentially uproot trees, according to the warning.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for siding
Cite this Entry
“Siding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siding. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share