siding

noun

sid·​ing ˈsī-diŋ How to pronounce siding (audio)
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

Examples of siding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The main residence is situated down a winding driveway, and the exterior is clad in cement board siding, sourced from Portugal, with vertical panels. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 Whitney designs high-end, eco-friendly homes whose mirrored siding and interior décor by local Native artists literally, and figuratively, reflect the surrounding community—the working-class, predominantly Latino town of Española. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024 The excavator started by removing the siding and then the first level of the house. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2023 This was August 1975, and Debbie was newly married, living with her husband, Doug Williamson, in a small brick house with clapboard siding in what was then a rural part of Lubbock, Texas. Sarah Viren, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023 The article notes that the structure underwent a transformation, including the application of aluminum clapboard siding to preserve its authenticity while enhancing durability. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024 The prayer canopy has no sidings to protect from the elements for overnight stays. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024 Idea House has bright white siding on the exterior, which pops against the green front door. Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023 Lighter vinyl siding paint colors can also help with fading. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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