siding

noun

sid·​ing ˈsī-diŋ How to pronounce siding (audio)
Synonyms of sidingnext
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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Finish it with wood siding to create your own miniature cabin, install vinyl or cedar shake siding to transform it into a quaint cottage, or add a simple coat of exterior paint to match your color scheme. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025 Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025 Outside, the restoration team will replace the red metal roof and install stucco siding in place of synthetic stone. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025 The exterior of the home is finished in durable metal siding with warm cedar accenting and a standing-seam metal roof. New Atlas, 7 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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

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