siding
word
Definition
Siding is material, like wood or vinyl, put on the outside walls of a building to protect it and make it look nice. In trains, 'siding' can also mean a short track next to a main track for loading or storing trains.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday U.S. English, 'siding' most often refers to building material for house exteriors ('vinyl siding', 'wood siding'). The rail meaning is less common and usually found in technical or transportation contexts. Don't confuse with 'sliding' (moving smoothly).
Example Sentences
The house has blue siding.
basic
We are replacing the old siding with new wood.
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The rain damaged the vinyl siding.
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We want our house to stand out, so we picked red siding.
natural
There’s a train waiting on the siding for another to pass.
natural
After the storm, some pieces of the siding fell off the garage.
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