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

Designers also suggest avoiding wood siding or fences and installing dual-pane windows and sprinkler systems inside the home. —Denise Chow, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025

Protecting communities also means building homes and businesses with fire-resistance in mind, using materials like metal rooftops and cement composite siding. —Elizabeth Miller, Outside Online, 12 Jan. 2025

Its tidy exterior is clad in a wood-look plank siding trimmed in white to coordinate with a range of architectural styles. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025

The home had a haphazard façade of gray and beige brick on the first and second levels and tan vinyl siding above. —Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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