clipping
Clipping (noun) means a small piece cut from something larger, especially an article cut from a newspaper. Example: “She kept a newspaper clipping about her son's award.”
How to Use Clipping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cut piece (like a newspaper article), a way of shortening words, or unwanted audio distortion from a signal that's too loud.
Word Forms
clippings plural
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
She kept a newspaper _____ about her son's award.
Etymology
From clip + -ing.
Related Words
Rhymes for clipping
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “clipping” mean?
The word “clipping” means a small piece cut from something larger, especially an article cut from a newspaper. In plain terms, a cut piece (like a newspaper article), a way of shortening words, or unwanted audio distortion from a signal that's too loud.
How do you pronounce “clipping”?
“Clipping” is pronounced KLIH-pihng (/ˈklɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clipping” in a sentence?
Here is “clipping” used in a sentence: “She kept a newspaper clipping about her son's award.”
What part of speech is “clipping”?
“Clipping” is a noun.
Is “clipping” a common word?
“Clipping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “clipping” have?
“Clipping” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small piece cut from something larger, especially an article cut from a newspaper.