clipping

noun

clip·​ping ˈkli-piŋ How to pronounce clipping (audio)
: something that is clipped off or out of something else
grass clippings
especially : an item clipped from a publication

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Before the ceremony, Moore was shown artifacts from his grandfather’s time at Lincoln—his transcript, newspaper clippings and more. Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 May 2025 The documents released so far appear to include Justice Department and FBI memos, as well as photos of evidence collected during the investigation into Robert F. Kennedy's assassination and clippings from news reports. Joe Walsh, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025 Both practical and polished, the mudroom is designed to handle muddy boots and overflowing garden clippings in style. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025 Others prefer analog methods: bulletin boards covered with newspaper clippings, handwritten notes and red string connecting seemingly unrelated events — a physical manifestation of the conspiracy wall featured in so many of their novels. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clipping

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clipping was in the 15th century

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“Clipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clipping. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

clipping

noun
clip·​ping ˈklip-iŋ How to pronounce clipping (audio)
: something cut out or off
a newspaper clipping
grass clippings

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