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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Now that's summer siding made simple! Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Rather than defend the statute, Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a joint motion siding with the DOJ in its interpretation that the law is invalid. Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 It is nestled within a towering grove of redwoods and features a modern barn architectural style with dark wood siding, stone, and expansive glass windows that create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 High winds can shatter glass, rip off siding and tear off roofs. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 June 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 5 Jul. 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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