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

Forecasters said damage to roofs, siding and trees should be expected. —Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024

Just be sure to avoid using these nozzles on wood or your home’s siding because the water stream is much too powerful and would damage these softer surfaces. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024

The Wilmington office reports the tornado moves south to north along with west side of Cincinnati Dayton Road in southeast Middletown, damaging roofs and siding of buildings and causing minor tree damage. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 May 2024

Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. —Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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