siding

1 of 2

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

siding

2 of 2

present participle of side entry 3

Examples of siding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Architect Hart Howerton drew inspiration from the neighboring Old Naples cottages that have long beguiled vacationers with their breezy wood shutters and clapboard siding. — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has gained a conservative supermajority with a record of siding with conservative religious litigants who argue that LGBTQ protections violate their First Amendment rights. — Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Zook Cabins The exterior is finished in LP lap siding, with cedar shake accents, plus a metal roof. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Cazares was installing siding during a job in Naperville when he was detained. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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