clearing

noun

clear·​ing ˈklir-iŋ 

1

: the act or process of making or becoming clear

2

: a tract of land cleared of wood and brush

3

: the settlement of accounts or exchange of financial instruments especially between banks

Synonyms

• acquittal
• exculpation
• exoneration
• vindication

Examples of clearing in a Sentence

the clearing of the table

the clearing of wood and brush from part of the forest

We found a clearing in the forest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mexico passed a law in 2003 that prohibited clearing forests for commercial agriculture, but by this time campesinos in Michoacán were already growing Hass avocados on a large scale. —Viridiana Hernández Fernández, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2024

The California Coastal Commission and Rocky Point owner Patrice Pastor landed an agreement last month to open the 2.5-acre seaside parcel to the public in exchange for clearing violations related to unapproved construction and property changes made by the former owners. —Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024

Conditions were expected to be sunny and breezy over the weekend with the breeze clearing out by Monday. —Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024

More:Mount Horeb student shot, killed by police for bringing rifle to school has been identified The video shows the man stop in a clearing next to a building, at which time, the buzz of a taser is heard. —Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing clearing

• clearing bank

Kids Definition

clearing

noun

clear·​ing ˈkli(ə)r-iŋ 

1

: the act or process of making or becoming clear

2

: an area of land cleared of wood and brush