1. a covering of one material over another, especially for protection or insulation
Usage: construction; architecture
2. the outer layer or surface material of a building
Usage: construction

Examples

• The building’s aluminum cladding gave it a modern appearance.
• Workers installed new vinyl cladding on the house exterior.
• The fire spread quickly through the building’s plastic cladding.
• Stone cladding was chosen for its durability and aesthetic appeal.
• The architect specified copper cladding for the museum’s roof.
• Damaged cladding allowed moisture to penetrate the walls.