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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These improvements can include a new roof, replacing siding or replacing mechanical equipment, Bistodeau said. Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026 The wallpaper was peeling off the walls, the windows needed to be redone and the siding needed updating. Celia Fernandez tasia Jensen, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026 Be especially mindful of new cracks in your home's siding following a freeze. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 Vercosa said the ice dams are causing water to enter the home behind the siding and affecting the insulation, interior walls, ceilings and flooring. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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