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

New construction would still be required to have fire-resistant roofs and siding, but no vegetation management would be required by homeowners. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Today’s roofing, siding, decking, and pavers are lower maintenance, more durable than older iterations, and designed to better withstand all kinds of conditions, including high winds, hail, wildfires, and flooding. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Flames melted her siding, windows flew into Corey’s windows, and the garage door partially fell in. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Designed by Teacup Tiny Homes, the Ellice is based on a triple-axle trailer and is finished in dark vertical board and batten siding, with black windows that really pop inside with the predominantly white decor. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 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