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 only exception in his mind is a historic, wood house with wood siding.
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Repaint trim and siding if needed to block out moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Eriksen rejected that approach, saying the solution will likely involve attaching large sheets of wood or siding to the dome’s interior steel framework instead.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Some of the exterior vinyl siding of the home had burned, but after a review, it was determined that the house was safe for the family to remain inside, and there was no interior damage or health hazards.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
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Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Repaint trim and siding if needed to block out moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Eriksen rejected that approach, saying the solution will likely involve attaching large sheets of wood or siding to the dome’s interior steel framework instead.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Some of the exterior vinyl siding of the home had burned, but after a review, it was determined that the house was safe for the family to remain inside, and there was no interior damage or health hazards.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for siding
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“Siding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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