clearing
/ˈklɪɹ.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clearings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of making or becoming clear.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.
Noun
Examples
Now we plunged into a deep shade with the boughs lacing each other overhead, and crossed dainty, rustic bridges[…]: or anon we shot into a clearing, with a colored glimpse of the lake and its curving shore far below us.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clearing” mean?
The act or process of making or becoming clear.
Is “clearing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.