siding

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noun

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

siding

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present participle of side entry 3

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The owner of a Connecticut roofing and siding company received probation and six months of home detention for filing false tax returns. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 So, the water was hitting the siding, running behind the roof flashing and into the house. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Fixing Cracked or Deteriorated Siding While the roof needs to be able to handle the bulk of the work protecting the home from snow, ice, and sleet, the siding should also be in good enough condition to hold up in stormy weather. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026 Cedar siding on the exterior is also used inside, paired with geometric brick floors and exposed structural beams. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for siding

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First Known Use

Noun

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

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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