siding
n. uncountablen. the material used to cover the outside walls of a house or building. It protects the structure from the weather and makes it look finished.
n. the protective outer covering or cladding applied to the exterior walls of a residential or commercial building. Often used to refer to vinyl, wood, or metal panels.
The workers are installing new vinyl siding on our house today.
After the severe hailstorm, the homeowners had to replace the damaged siding on the north side of their property.
Modern architectural designs often combine traditional cedar siding with industrial steel accents to create a visual contrast that emphasizes the building's geometric form.
From side + -ing (“material, collection”).
From side + -ing (“derivative noun, having the quality of”).
Typically refers to the material as a mass; when used in the plural, it usually refers to different types or styles of the material.