Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clearing
noun
/ˈklɪə.rɪŋ/
Definition
The act of removing items or obstacles from an area, or a place where such a removal occurs.
Examples
- The forest had a beautiful clearing where sunlight poured in.
- After the storm, they began clearing debris from the road.
- The bank partnered with a new clearing house to streamline transactions.
Meaning
Clearing can refer to the process of making a space open or unobstructed, such as in a forest or in terms of transactions and financial settlements.
Synonyms
- open space
- glade
- removal
- settlement
