noun
Uncommon
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 notesIn plain EnglishExterior wall covering on a building, or a short branch of railway track.
Common pairings
vinyl siding
railway siding
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Word forms
- Plural
- sidings
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They replaced the old wooden _____ with vinyl.
Etymology
From "side" plus "-ing".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for siding
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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.
