sided

adjective

sid·​ed ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce sided (audio)
Synonyms of sidednext
: having sides often of a specified number or kind
one-sided
glass-sided
sidedness noun

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Morton kosher salt in a large, high-sided pot. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Colman’s influence is still felt in the home’s sense of proportion and detail, and today the shingled-sided home is layered with Newport’s rich history without tipping into museum territory. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 When these colors hit snow, each multi-sided ice crystal, or snowflake, scatters the colors like a tiny prism. Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026 Freeze straight-sided jars rather than ones with shoulders. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sided was in the 15th century

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“Sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sided. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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sided

adjective
sid·​ed
ˈsīd-əd
: having sides often of a stated number or kind
steep-sided mountains
four-sided figures

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