sided

adjective

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

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The White House had to make room for the Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below. Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026 Let’s look at the underpinings next – upside-down forks and a single-sided swingarm at the rear with a multi-link shock absorber. Utkarsh Sood june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026 Reusable, hard-sided bottles are prohibited. Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

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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 16 Jun. 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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