noun
Uncommon
clipping
KLIH-pihng
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.”
noun
1
A small piece cut from something larger, especially an article cut from a newspaper.
"She kept a newspaper clipping about her son's award."
2
A method of forming new words by shortening a longer word.
""Photo" is a clipping of "photograph.""
3
In audio or video, the distortion caused when a signal exceeds a device's maximum level.
"The recording suffered from clipping because the microphone level was too high."
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.
Common pairings
newspaper clipping
audio clipping
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Word forms
- Plural
- clippings
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Etymology
From clip + -ing.
Related words
Rhymes for clipping
tipping
dipping
ripping
nipping
sipping
yipping
shipping
whipping
slipping
dripping
gripping
flipping
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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.
