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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Next to it was a telephone pole with loose wires and metal siding wrapped around it. Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Brown mulch can soften red brick, black will add dramatic flair to contemporary designs or houses with gray siding, and red stands out against lighter sidings such as white, cream, and beige. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2024 The original spot, at 2295 Lexington Road and across the street from the fine-dining establishment Le Moo, resembles a hunter’s cabin or funky shack, with a wooden exterior and metal siding, covered in signs for beer brands. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024 Select portions of a poll released earlier this month by the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce showed 64% of the city’s voters favor removing Thao as mayor, with only 31% siding against the recall. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 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 29 Nov. 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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