noun
glade
glayd
Glade (noun) means an open, grassy clearing within a forest. Example: “They found a quiet glade to eat their picnic lunch.”
noun
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An open, grassy clearing within a forest.
"They found a quiet glade to eat their picnic lunch."
How to use glade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small open clearing surrounded by trees.
Common pairings
forest glade
sunlit glade
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Word forms
- Plural
- glades
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Etymology
From Middle English glade, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English glæd ("bright, shining").
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What does “glade” mean?
The word “glade” means an open, grassy clearing within a forest. In plain terms, a small open clearing surrounded by trees.
How do you pronounce “glade”?
“Glade” is pronounced glayd (/ɡleɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “glade” in a sentence?
Here is “glade” used in a sentence: “They found a quiet glade to eat their picnic lunch.”
What part of speech is “glade”?
“Glade” is a noun.
Where does the word “glade” come from?
The word “glade” comes from Old English. From Middle English glade, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English glæd ("bright, shining").
