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

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Each includes a side handle to easily lift the cube out of your bag and mesh siding for peering inside. Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health explains that the combustion of siding, roofing tiles, and insulation produces ash that can contain asbestos and heavy metals like lead. Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2025 Ensure cracks and crevices around the foundation and siding are completely sealed. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025 It's finished in smart siding painted bright teal and white, and is topped by a metal roof. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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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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