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

The railroad has spent billions over the last decade to double-track the whole route, eliminate grade crossings and provide passing sidings for two-mile long trains. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026

The most recent listing shows the sellers invested $150,000 into the property including new siding, asphalt roof and patio. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026

In North Reading part of a large pine tree branch came down on Brendon Cottreau's home, causing damage to his chimney, siding and deck. —Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

Clogged or Damaged Gutters and Drain Spouts Ice and snow can clog your gutters and drain spouts, causing water to overflow and create damage to your roof, siding, and landscape. —Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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