siding

noun

sid·​ing ˈsī-diŋ 

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

For cloth covers, cinch the drawstring tightly around the faucet so there is a good seal between the cover and the siding or bricks. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024

Adjacent single-family homes had sections of roof and siding blown off. —Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

For starters, building material manufacturer Modern Mill introduced ACRE, a 100% tree-free, recyclable product made from upcycled rice hulls, as a sustainable replacement for wood in home siding, decking, trim, furniture and millwork. —Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

Hayer selected materials that resonated with the geographic region, focusing on a strong use of stone, wood siding for the exterior, and metalwork. —Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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