clipping

1 of 2

noun

clip·​ping ˈkli-piŋ 

: something that is clipped off or out of something else

grass clippings

especially : an item clipped from a publication

clipping

2 of 2

present participle of clip entry 1, clip entry 3

Examples of clipping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One of the newspaper clippings reported the accident that killed my great-grandfather, a railroad switchman, in 1890. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Begin by removing all the fallen leaves, clippings, and debris around each plant. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026

Follini found three women, who are now in their 80s and 90s, who contributed documents and clippings to the exhibition. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Turnquist will use archival photos and newspaper clippings to provide examples of how Elgin residents and businesses were involved in the war effort, according to the library’s website. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing clipping

• press clipping

Rhymes for clipping

• chipping
• dipping
• dripping
• flipping
• gripping
• nipping
• ripping
• shipping
• sipping
• skipping
• slipping
• snipping

Kids Definition

clipping

noun

clip·​ping ˈklip-iŋ 

: something cut out or off

a newspaper clipping

grass clippings