siding

noun

sid·​ing ˈsī-diŋ How to pronounce siding (audio)
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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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The ball caromed off the siding of the second deck and bounced back toward the lower bowl. Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The non-shell siding and windows on the open sides are customizable, as is the interior. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Its exterior is clad in metal and tongue-and-groove cedar siding. Adam Williams april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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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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