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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The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in affected regions to remain alert to possible tornadoes, and to expect damage to roofs, sidings and trees. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025 Elon Musk’s siding with Donald Trump before and after the election, his support for Germany's right-wing AfD party, and his cutthroat actions with DOGE pretty much turned the whole world against the once popular electric car brand. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 New roofs, new siding, new windows, replacing decks, cleaning brush. Calmatters, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025 Aim for a pressure washer with around 2,000 to 2,500 PSI for washing house siding and cleaning the decks without damaging them. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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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