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

To prevent water from getting behind the siding—which can cause dents and, therefore, potentially mold—always spray straight on or at a downward angle and use a wider spray nozzle. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025

The church paid more than $18,600 for mostly materials and supplies for the snack bar, walkways, backstops and benches. Donations of labor, snack bar siding, equipment rentals, plumbing services, interior lighting, chain link fencing and base plates for the fields totaled $33,650. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025

The house has new porches, new siding, new doors and a new garage roof. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025

The fire was intense enough to melt half the siding off the house next door, its occupants told KYW-TV. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for siding

• biding
• chiding
• gliding
• guiding
• hiding
• riding
• sliding
• striding
• abiding
• backsliding
• colliding
• confiding

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