siding
noun
sid·ing
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Definition of siding
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
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In a fluid situation, experts agree roofing, vents, chimneys, metal flashings, rain gutters and exterior siding are considered guilty of leaking until proven innocent. — Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: How do buyers get to the root of their damp carpet/curling floor problem?," 25 July 2019 The owners of railcars and barges will have to pay interest on these even if parked on sidings or tied to river banks for months on end. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, "Real World Economics: Weather, bad crops and lasting effects," 9 June 2019 Common exterior building materials range from brick and stone to stucco and wood siding. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "The True Beauty of Craftsman-Style Homes," 14 May 2019 The buildings would showcase a modern farmhouse aesthetic with white clapboard siding, standing seam metal roofs, use of natural wood materials, stone masonry and large windows, according to Mandel's plans. — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A new 315-unit multifamily development, Pabst Farms Apartments, was proposed in Oconomowoc," 18 July 2019 The siding had melted off the home's exterior, but the house was still intact. — Ryan Prior, CNN, "After fireworks catch a house on fire, three men rush to save a trapped woman," 5 July 2019 Think single-story, wood siding, unassuming roof lines, square posts with porch overhands — simple. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "San Jose designer focuses on comfort, functionality and style," 2 July 2019 The Claude Hayes Miller House, with shiplap siding and a wide front porch, and many original wood details, fixtures and hardware, was approved in 1999. — oregonlive.com, "Is your house historically important? Tell the world," 5 July 2019 Polls taken at the time of the Kent State shootings showed the majority of the public siding with the National Guard over the students protesting the Vietnam War. — Washington Post, "Photo of Salvadoran refugees shows power of still images," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'siding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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siding
noun
English Language Learners Definition of siding
US
: long pieces of material that are used to cover the outside walls of a building
: a short railroad track that is connected with the main track
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siding
noun
sid·ing
| \ ˈsī-diŋ\
Kids Definition of siding
1
: a short railroad track connected with the main track
2
: material (as boards or metal pieces) used to cover the outside walls of frame buildings
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