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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Wait until the worst of pollen season is over to wash windows and pressure wash siding. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 That might come as news to DiZoglio, who has roasted Campbell for not taking her side and siding with the Legislature instead. Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 The side of a neighboring building was severely damaged, and its siding melted off. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 The exterior featured wood siding and stacks of Palos Verdes stone. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 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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