clearing

noun
UK: /ˈklɪərɪŋ/
US: /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

  1. An open space in a forest.

    1. We found a nice clearing to stop for lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The deer were grazing peacefully in the forest clearing. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of making something clear or free from obstacles.

    1. The clearing of the road took several hours after the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. Clearing the table after dinner is a task everyone shares. [ ] [ ]

  3. The process of removing unwanted items or vegetation.

    1. The land clearing is necessary before building the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the forest fire, the clearing operation began immediately. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opening space excavation glade clean woodland
clearing verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'to clear', meaning to remove or make something free from obstructions.

    1. I am clearing the table after our dinner party. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are clearing a path through the dense forest undergrowth. [ ] [ ]

  2. Removing unwanted items or obstructions to make space.

    1. The construction crew is clearing the land for the new building. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spent the whole morning clearing out the cluttered garage. [ ] [ ]
clearing adjective

  1. Serving to remove doubt or suspicion.

    1. The police found clearing evidence that he was not involved. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the new report, his clearing statement helped to restore trust. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clearing" in English means: An open space in a forest., The act of making something clear or free from obstacles., The process of removing unwanted items or vegetation..

The phonetic transcription of "clearing" is /ˈklɪərɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈklɪrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clearing": opening, space, excavation, glade, clean, woodland.

Example usage of "clearing": "We found a nice clearing to stop for lunch.". More examples on the page.