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

An open, grassy clearing within a forest.

"They found a quiet glade to eat their picnic lunch."

How to use glade

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small open clearing surrounded by trees.

Common pairings

forest glade sunlit glade

glades plural, Glades plural

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From Middle English glade, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English glæd ("bright, shining").

Origin: Old English

clearing

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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").

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