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siding

SEYE-dihng

Siding (noun) means Material used to cover and protect the outer walls of a building. Example: “They replaced the old wooden siding with vinyl.”

noun
1
Material used to cover and protect the outer walls of a building.
"They replaced the old wooden siding with vinyl."
2
A short section of railway track next to the main line, used for parking or passing trains.
"The freight cars were shunted onto a siding to let the express pass."

How to use siding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExterior wall covering on a building, or a short branch of railway track.

Common pairings
vinyl siding railway siding

Word forms

sidings plural, sidings plural

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Etymology

From "side" plus "-ing".

turnout sidetrack railroad siding

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Frequently asked questions

What does “siding” mean?

The word “siding” means material used to cover and protect the outer walls of a building. In plain terms, exterior wall covering on a building, or a short branch of railway track.

How do you pronounce “siding”?

“Siding” is pronounced SEYE-dihng (/ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “siding” in a sentence?

Here is “siding” used in a sentence: “They replaced the old wooden siding with vinyl.”

What part of speech is “siding”?

“Siding” is a noun.

Is “siding” a common word?

“Siding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “siding” have?

“Siding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: material used to cover and protect the outer walls of a building.

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