English · Word Candidate

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.

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