siding

1 of 2

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

siding

2 of 2

present participle of side entry 3

Examples of siding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Zook Cabins The exterior is finished in LP lap siding, with cedar shake accents, plus a metal roof. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Cazares was installing siding during a job in Naperville when he was detained. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Simply cleaning off the rust can improve the siding’s appearance without addressing the underlying issue. — The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

Rinse Outdoor Surfaces Outdoor surfaces like siding, outdoor lights, windows, patios, and garage doors can become congregation spots for lovebugs during swarms. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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