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

Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. —Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026

This 15-day expedition is so logistically complex that the operators often have to install their own water tankers at remote sidings to service the train. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

The exterior of each home is planned to include premium vinyl siding with brick accents, the report said. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026

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