sided

adjective

sid·​ed ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce sided (audio)
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: having sides often of a specified number or kind
one-sided
glass-sided
sidedness noun

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One option is to set your grow bags in a kiddie pool — hard sided is best. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Try Audible for free Introduction About nine hundred years ago, a group of monks built a stone abbey along the banks of a cold, clear river in a steep-sided valley high in the Alps. CBS News, 1 May 2026 On average, its white blooms appear late April to early May, and develop into interesting inflated three-sided seed pods by autumn. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026 For soft-sided carriers, check labels for machine-wash instructions and avoid harsh chemicals that can irritate your pet’s nose, skin, or eyes. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sided was in the 15th century

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“Sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sided. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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sided

adjective
sid·​ed
ˈsīd-əd
: having sides often of a stated number or kind
steep-sided mountains
four-sided figures

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